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3D Printing for Aerospace – Quality Requirements

Additive Manufacturing

There are many wow inducing , human race compelling , case studies in healthcare , construction, space , automotive, and aerospace. All 3D printing systems used in the aerospace field need to be based on a strong quality management system. This standard is based on ISO 9001 , with specific requirements for aerospace.

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Shop Moves to Aerospace Machining With Help From ERP

Modern Machine Shop

” The shop eventually settled on moving into aerospace machining, but before it could make the move, it needed to achieve AS9100 certification. The aerospace industry relies on AS9100 standards for manufacturing parts. Adapting to machining aerospace parts took careful planning. Help From the Pros. Shopfloor Updates.

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CERATIZIT Brings Innovations for Aerospace and Medical Part Machining to EASTEC

Fabricating & Metal Work

For those shops producing aerospace or medical components, CERATIZIT will bring some of its most innovative tooling and machining solutions to EASTEC specifically developed for optimizing the production of parts for those industries. Known for its strength-to-weight ratio, 7075 aluminum is prevalent in the aerospace industry.

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Benefits of S1000D Conversion

Robotics Automation News

In the technologically advanced landscape of technical documentation, particularly in sectors like aerospace, the transition to the S1000D standard marks a significant leap forward.

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Without a Purpose-Built MES: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers Risk Contract Loss & Revenue Decline

iBASEt

Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers face unique challenges: constant design updates, strict quality and compliance standards. The most compelling technology can be made worthless if the vendor or service provider is not sufficiently knowledgeable about the unique challenges of the aerospace and defense industry.”

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How AI is Solving Knowledge Transfer Challenges in Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

iBASEt

The aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing sector is approaching a pivotal moment. This group is used to manual processes and can sometimes be reluctant to adopt new techniques and requirements for documentation. As this transition unfolds, AI is emerging as a key player in tackling these challenges.

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‘I’m not profiting from misery. I’m averting more’ – Thales’s UK boss on making missiles for Ukraine

The Guardian Manufacturing

But while the Thales UK boss describes watching the Brexit squabbles in Westminster from his decade-long posting at the company’s Paris HQ as “excruciating”, he smiles at the travel document.