Chinese Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre inaugurated
28.02.2011
Today, the Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (the Manufacturing Centre), a joint venture between Airbus and its Chinese partners, was inaugurated in Harbin, China by Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO, Chinese government officials and partners. The new facilities will mainly be used to manufacture composite parts for the A350 XWB, Airbus’ latest aircraft programme. [more...]
Design: Breaking the macro barrier
21.09.2010
A European airplane manufacturer’s specification to the Hamburg engineering service provider Yacht Teccon called for the development and use of a CATIA-based macro in order to cut the time needed by designers for the proper positioning of the infill panels by up to 50%. Technical Manager Karsten Jäger reports how the assignment was solved. [more...]
“Towards a more intensive exchange“
28.06.2010
The International Suppliers Center (ISC) has received the largest number of applications from the equipment and supply sector since it was set up. Intended to serve as a “fair within a fair“, this section of the display at the world’s oldest aerospace trade show will be attracting well over 60 per cent more exhibitors than in 2008. The ISC will be open during the three trade visitors’ days at the ILA, from 8 to 10 June.
“Get the heat out with the chip!”
12.05.2010
In the field of machining of super alloys in aerospace industry, the cutting tool manufacturer Tungaloy wants to expand its business and break into new markets. It is a very difficult field, as work materials like Inconel, Hastelloy X or titanium alloys bring sweat to the brows of so many production managers.
Cooling jets optimize breakage
12.05.2010
The typical high-strength materials used in the aerospace sector require cutting tools which operate reliably despite continuously increasing cutting performance.
Making MRO more efficient
12.05.2010
Ramco Aviation announces version 5.2 of the Series 5 M&E / MRO Aviation Solution.
Prototyping on demand
12.05.2010
Development work in new technologies is more important today than it has ever been. But how do you get from the idea to the product, ready to go into production, in the shortest possible time and at the minimum cost?
MAG receives 9 mio$-order from United Aircraft Corporation
12.05.2010
MAG Industrial Automation Systems will supply the first automated composites processing system ordered by the Russian aerospace industry as part of a new sale to Russia‘s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
New Laser Cutting Processes for CFRP- Materials
12.05.2010
Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are being increasingly used as a construction material in the automotive and aerospace industry, as well as for wind energy and even in the field of sports and leisure activities.
EADS to manufacture on AeroCell
12.05.2010
Machine tool manufacturer Handtmann A-Punkt has announced an order from France:
