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AMSL Aero draw further investment from IP Group to develop VTOL aircraft

Manufacturer's Monthly

Compared to standard aircraft, the Vertiia needs fewer parts and uses cheaper low-emissions energy sources. AMSL’s concept for zero-emissions aviation came to the attention of IP Group Australia in 2018. AMSL Aero has raised more than $50 million from private and government sources and employs around 60 people in its operations.

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Embracing Automation: Strategies for Small to Medium-Sized Machine Shops

Modern Machine Shop

Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. Source: AMT. Source: AMT. Incodema3D focuses on additive manufacturing technology for aerospace, defense and other industries. “What is the definition of automation?”

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Kaiser Tool Co. Celebrates 60 Years

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Kaiser Tool Co. In 2018, an addition was built to expand the manufacturing space. Industries KTC serves include aerospace, medical, semiconductor, automotive, research, protective seals and more. Kaiser Tool Co. KTC) is celebrating 60 years in business. Custom tooling is available for all products.

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KEF Robotics takes a modular approach to aircraft navigation and autonomy

Robotics Business Review

Source: KEF Robotics While autopilots have helped fly aircraft for nearly a century, recent improvements in computer vision and autonomy promise to bring more software-based capabilities onboard. Founded in 2018, KEF said it provides algorithms that use camera data to enable autonomous flight across a variety of platforms and use cases.

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ANELLO Photonics secures funding for inertial navigation in GPS-denied environments

Robotics Business Review

Source: ANELLO Photonics Self-driving vehicles, mobile robots, and drones need multiple sensors for safe and reliable operation, but the cost and bulk of those sensors have posed challenges for developers and manufacturers. ANELLO offers an evaluation kit for its navigation and positioning system. ANELLO Photonics Inc. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based

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MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. ACQUIRES TOWER FASTENERS

Fastener News Desk

MSC’s acquisition of Tower, made through its All Integrated Solutions (AIS) subsidiary, expands the company’s presence in the OEM fastener market, which it entered in 2018 with the acquisition of AIS, a leading value-added distributor of industrial fasteners and components, MRO supplies and assembly tools based in Wisconsin.

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CAE announces that AirAsia India is using its AI-powered Riseâ„¢ Training System

Canadian Manufacturing

” Launched in 2018, the CAE Rise training system is a technology that tries to enable the translation of simulator training data into valuable insights for instructors and training managers. This new training system compares independent sources to provide increased confidence in grading data quality.