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Automatic gripper changes can add flexibility in manufacturing

Robotics Business Review

These manual interventions not only consume valuable time but also increase the risk of errors, leading to production bottlenecks. Similar to a traffic jam, bottlenecks are often a localized issue that cause widespread disruption. In industries like aerospace and automotive , even minor deviations can have significant consequences.

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Unlocking Model-Based Enterprise Success with a Tiger Team Approach

iBASEt

Transitioning to a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) can feel overwhelming, especially in complex industries like aerospace and defense (A&D). They show how shared data identifiers like CAD ID and Characteristic ID keep information connected across stages, removing bottlenecks and lowering delays.

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Europe’s ‘first operational orbital spaceport’ built on remote Norwegian island

E&T

Andøya Spaceport will be used to launch satellites from European commercial space company Isar Aerospace (IA). Image credit: Isar Aerospace IA said the Spectrum rocket will also have an entirely new propellant set, which will reduce emissions “substantially” compared to classical rockets.

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View from India: Collaboration is the key to a cleaner aerospace sector

E&T

In the aerospace and defence industry too, the accent is on green or decarbonisation. Probably clean clear skies may drive aerospace manufacturers to vertically integrate their operations and support the environment. What could it mean in terms of aerospace and defence technologies? Knowledge-sharing opportunities could open up.

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Flexxbotics enables connectivity with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving equipment

Robotics Business Review

“Combining FOBA with Flexxbotics is particularly valuable in industries with strict regulatory compliance requirements that dictate the highest levels of repeatable precision, such as medical devices and surgical products, along with aerospace, defense, and space,” said Tyler Bouchard, co-founder and CEO of Flexxbotics, in a release.

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Becoming a More Efficient Shop With the Right Processes and Software

Modern Machine Shop

Much like how bear-resistant canisters are refined for better quality if they don’t pass certification testing, the machining processes and data tracking for these parts have been refined by Above All to remove production bottlenecks and reduce scrap rates. This set of aerospace parts is set up in a Doosan DNM 4500S.

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New hypersonic flight test service to be launched in 2025

Manufacturer's Monthly

Director of Launch Vehicles and Satellites at Gilmour Space, David Doyle, said the company has witnessed a surge in r&d of hypersonic vehicles, and related technologies and material since AUKUS. “However, as many of these ideas progress from concept to prototyping and testing, we’re also seeing a growing bottleneck in high-speed flight (..)