Aerospace

Lesjöfors helps send satellite to the sun | Fastener+Fixing Technology

In 2018 the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with NASA, is launching a satellite that will circle the sun for two years to collect data and study its effects. As part of its design, Lesjöfors has been contacted to create the fuel pipes ... [Read More]
2016/03/01

UPDATE 1-FAA proposes fix for Boeing 787 Dreamliner | Reuters

Feb 23 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for some of Boeing Co's 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft after a report found a defect in a wing component. (...) via UPDATE 1-FAA proposes fix for Boeing 787 ... [Read More]
2016/02/25

Robotics Industry Insights – Aerospace Manufacturing on board with robots

Since the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903, to the SpaceX launch and land in 2015, aerospace has shot high. Lucky for us. Because the original biplanes were basically big kites, made from wood, wire and linen literally stitched together by ... [Read More]
2016/02/24

Advanced Manufacturing: Signs of Progress || Site Selection Online

If manufacturing’s $2-trillion contribution to the US economy were a country, it would be the ninth-largest economy in the world, US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker told the nation on October 2, 2015 — the fourth annual National Manufacturing ... [Read More]
2016/02/22

Global aerospace fasteners market forecast to 2021 with competitive landscape analysis and industry chain structure examined in new market research report – WhaTech

Global Aerospace Fasteners Industry 2016 Market Research Report provides major statistics on the state of the industry and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the market. (...) via Global ... [Read More]
2016/02/15

The Airbus Shopfloor Challenge | Robohub

In this episode, Andrew Vaziri speaks with Curtis Carson, Head of Research and Technology in Industrial Strategy and Systems at Airbus. They speak about the Airbus Shopfloor Challenge to be held at ICRA 2016, and discuss the need for a new generat... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Aerospace Fastener Market At CAGR 7% Through 2020 – Global Fastener News – USA

The global aerospace fasteners market will steadily increase through 2020, posting a CAGR of more than 7%, according to a report by Technavios market research analysts. "The growing demand for air travel worldwide has resulted in an increased ... [Read More]
2016/01/20

Alcoa signs $1.5bn agreement with GE Aviation for jet engine components – Aerospace Technology

Global lightweight metals group Alcoa has entered a long-term agreement with General Electric's aviation unit, GE Aviation, to provide aircraft engine components. The contract is valued at more than $1.5bn. Under the agreement, Alcoa will ... [Read More]
2016/01/15

Design News – Features – Aerospace Fastener Designs Get Smarter and Tougher

A truly wide variety of fasteners are available for aerospace applications, especially airplane component designs. While many new fastener types continue to be developed for metallic aircraft and spacecraft structures, the most significant ongoing ... [Read More]
2016/01/12

Aéronautique/Midparc Ces industriels qui prennent pied! – Leconomiste.com

ALCOA, AHG, TECALEMIT: CE 1ER TRIMESTRE SERA CELUI DES CONCRÉTISATIONS DES PROJETS D’INVESTISSEMENT DE 20 À 400 MILLIONS DE DH L’ATTRACTIVITÉ DU SECTEUR AMÉLIORE SA POUSSÉE via Aéronautique/Midparc Ces industriels qui prennent pied! - ... [Read More]
2016/01/11