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Lightweight Construction Moves Into the Fast Lane | Global Media News

 DEPRAG flowform screw fastening assembly system also copes with tight spaces Fierce competition has broken out in the automotive industry. Who can build the lightest car? The less a vehicle weighs, the more likely it is to meet maximum energy ... [Read More]
2011/04/26

B/E Aerospace Wins Lufthansa Program; Initially Valued in Excess of $100 Million | American Fastener Journal

 B/E Aerospace the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the world's leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, today announced that the Company has been selected by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (“Lufthans... [Read More]
2011/04/16

ASIP Experts at Robins Work Behind the Scenes to Insure Flight Safety | The Warner Robins Patriot

 A recent Southwest Airlines incident undoubtedly sent shivers down the spines of ASIP or aircraft structural integrity program managers at Robins Air Force Base. ... Read the full Article via The Warner Robins Patriot - ASIP experts at Robins work ... [Read More]
2011/04/14

Interfast commits to 
aerospace JV in China | Fastener + Fixing

 Global aerospace and industrial fastener distributor, Interfast Inc signed a letter of intent with China’s ... Source : Fastener + Fixing – Read the full Article via Interfast commits to 
aerospace JV in China. [Read More]
2011/04/11

Bombardier Utilizes Robotic Technology For Final Fastener Installation | Global Fastener News

 The introduction of a moving final assembly line creates a dynamic environment that improves production efficiency. ... Source : Globalfastenernews – Read the full Article with paid subscripion only on the given date via News Briefs - Global ... [Read More]
2011/04/07

Boeing Eyes Next-Generation Composites | Design News

 Boeing's next-generation aircraft, developed with NASA, will use up to 90 percent composites and be delivered as an integrated assembly, eliminating the need for thousands of fasteners. ... Read the full Article via Boeing Eyes Next-Generation ... [Read More]
2011/04/07

FAA Issues Emergency Directive for Boeing 737 Inspections | dallasnews.com

 The Federal Aviation Administration has just issued the emergency airworthiness directive (AD) that orders operators of 175 Boeing 737-300s, -400s and -500s to do emergency inspections. The directive requires that airlines inspect the lap joints ... [Read More]
2011/04/05

New Fastener Doubles as Crack Sensor | Design News

 Alcoa focuses on proprietary aircraft fasteners for composite metal and carbon structures. Working with Stanford researchers, Alcoa is developing aircraft fasteners that also function as sensors capable of detecting crack propagation in multila... [Read More]
2011/03/30

Automating Aerospace Processes | Vision Systems Design

 As robotic accuracies and capabilities improve, robots find more applications in aerospace/ defense manufacturing Faced with increased demands to meet large order backlogs, aerospace and defense manufacturers are taking a page from automotive ... [Read More]
2011/03/29

IHS Fasteners Database contains Aerospace and Defense industry-standard fasteners and related hardware | American Fastener Journal

 The IHS Fasteners Database provides aerospace designers with the information they need to identify fasteners and related hardware that comply with aerospace, military and commercial standards. It is the industry's first application to integrate ... [Read More]
2011/03/28