Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 27, 2023

On 13 July, TAE Aerospace and the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Air Combat and Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (ACEASPO) signed a contract for the upgrade of the General Electric F414 Engine Test Cells at RAAF bases Amberley and Williamtown. It is expected that the upgrades will be complete in early to mid-2025.

Aerospace 98

Aerospace Function Electronics Manufacturing 98

MEM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It would be essential however, that any tool changer system used would be able to not only deliver the different media and services required, but crucially provide consistent functionality, precision, and performance. We can take that for granted as we have full confidence in Stäubli’s solution.”

Aerospace 105

Aerospace Robotics Robotics Fit 105

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 22, 2023

HarmonicDrive gears are currently used in automation equipment, robotics and aerospace applications. By delivering heightened accuracy and speed, TE’s Safety Torque Sensors provide functional safety, paving the way for the next generation of human-robot collaboration.”

Function 105

Function Robotics Robotics Aerospace 105

iBASEt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Transitioning to a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) can feel overwhelming, especially in complex industries like aerospace and defense (A&D). By framing MBE as a tool that makes work simpler, they build trust and commitment across functional areas. This is where I’ve seen the “ Tiger Team ” approach shine.

Compliance 104

Compliance Function Bottleneck Logistics 104

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

In industries like aerospace and automotive , even minor deviations can have significant consequences. Hardware-agnostic systens allow manufacturers to enhance their legacy machines functionality, extending their operational lifespan and delaying the need for costly replacements.

Manufacturing 106

Manufacturing Bottleneck Robotics Robotics 106

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 13, 2023

Matthew Hunter, national manager, emerging technology, Konica Minolta breaks down to Manufacturers’ Monthly the key opportunities and challenges in growing sovereign capability in Australia’s defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The aerospace and defence industries face several unique and complex challenges.

Additive manufacturing 97

Additive manufacturing Aerospace 3D printing Supply Chain 97

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 5, 2023

Australian 3D-printed heat exchanger manufacturer Conflux Technology is partnering with Rocket Factory Augsburg to develop aerospace heat exchangers as part of the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Initiative.

3D printing 81

3D printing Aerospace Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 81

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 28, 2025

These functions are all critical to the success of a global business like ours, where operational excellence depends on a skilled and versatile workforce. A shortage of aircraft maintenance skilled labour, especially engineers, is said to be at crisis point, and Mr McDermott said it is impacting all businesses in the sector.

Aerospace 69

Aerospace Logistics Function Manufacturing 69

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 1, 2025

a manufacturing company that tackles energy control in both aerospace (think fuel management) and power generation, smooth operation of the digital factory means gathering real-time data from machines, making decisions from that data, and sending instructions back down to the shop floor. ” At Woodward Inc. ,

Revision control 98

Revision control Robotics Robotics 3D printing 98

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Aerospace manufacturers, for instance, are leveraging PCE to create lightweight yet robust components, while medical device companies are producing corrosion-resistant and biocompatible parts for critical applications. This newfound versatility is unlocking opportunities across industries.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Aerospace Electronics Industry 4.0 52

i4.0 today

JANUARY 15, 2025

Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the worlds most innovative engineering teams, has started work with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking Automotive 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The MassRobotics Form and Function Challenge pavilion at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. It will bring together more than 5,000 developers focused on building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and other markets.

Robotics 73

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Form 73

i4.0 today

APRIL 3, 2025

R&S ELEKTRA now supports all current EMC standards in the commercial, automotive, wireless, military and aerospace sectors. The user interface provides access to all the important functions for the test setup at a single level. The R&S ELEKTRA EMC test software with new and improved functions is available now.

Function 52

Function Aerospace Automotive Automation 52

Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Aerospace: Manufacturing high-precision components that require stringent quality standards. Applications: Employed in industries requiring: Decorative elements: Components that have aesthetic or functional curves. Manufacturing: Producing a wide array of mechanical components for various machines.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Electronics Automotive Function 52

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 11, 2025

contract, TITAN has achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6), proving its functionality in a simulated orbital environment. TITAN to be adapted for IOSHEX initiative PIAP is also adapting TITAN for the IOSHEX initiative a joint project between ESA and SAB Aerospace. Funded by ESA with a 2.6 million ($2.9 million U.S.)

Robotics 69

Robotics Robotics Automation Aerospace 69

MEM

MARCH 17, 2023

Vertical Aerospace are the only British manufacturer of an electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft that in 2022 completed its first tethered hover in the UK – the VX4. The moment marked a significant milestone as Vertical continues to progress successfully through the VX4’s intensive flight test programme.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Form Function Manufacturing 52

iBASEt

JANUARY 8, 2025

Im filled with pride and excitement for what iBase-t accomplished and look forward to further acceleration of the growth and focus were providing the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry in its digital transformation. But for now, let’s take a look back at what’s happened in 2024 to make it an extraordinary year!

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Artificial Intelligence Function Manufacturing 59

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2023

Improved Search Functionality : rotorclip.com provides simple search functionality that enables users to navigate over 20,000-part numbers. Added functionality allows for the cross-reference of industry part numbers, military specifications, DIN numbers and more.

Function 52

Function Aerospace Automotive Sourcing 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 5, 2023

The manufacturing of applications needed for the Amphibious Aircraft project using SPEE3D’s WarpSPEE3D technology will be done in collaboration with Amphibian Aerospace, according to a recent announcement from Nupress. The performance of a machined part and a 3D printed part can be greatly different, depending on the application.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace 3D printing Supply Chain Function 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 2, 2025

It covers the majority of industry segments, such as general engineering, automotive, aerospace and medical. Additionally, all QS Micro shank adapters provide through-coolant functionality, enabling easy coolant connection to the cutting heads, and the precision coolant is delivered directly to the insert.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Automotive Function Sourcing 52

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It can cover the majority of industry segments, such as general engineering, automotive, aerospace and medical. Furthermore, all QS Micro shank adapters provide through-coolant functionality, enabling simple coolant connection to the cutting heads, and the precision coolant is delivered directly to the insert.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Fit Automotive Function 52

Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Central to the new machine’s impressive capabilities is its automatic rotation function. Furthermore, customers obtain all of the results in a single Metrios report, simplifying the entire quality control process whatever the industry: automotive, aerospace, medical, dental, watchmaking, or any other precision engineering sector.

Cycle time 147

Cycle time Function Aerospace Automotive 147

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Through the integration of 3D printing into the manufacturing and welding processes, the production of aerospace components is yielding increasingly superior quality outcomes. The post Innovative Aerospace Solutions, Thanks to Applied Research and 3D Printing appeared first on Fabricating and Metalworking.

3D printing 52

3D printing Aerospace Additive manufacturing Function 52

iBASEt

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing sector is approaching a pivotal moment. At iBase-t, we integrate AI functionality into our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Solumina, to support knowledge documentation and transfer. As this transition unfolds, AI is emerging as a key player in tackling these challenges.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 15, 2023

Tim Odokeychuk, president of AME Australia, describes how manufacturers can create their own resilient systems when entering the defence and aerospace markets. Author: Tim Odokeychuk, president, AME Australia Aerospace manufacturing – a global dogfight. If you wish to go fast, go alone.

Value chain 52

Value chain Aerospace Manufacturing Additive manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

At the show, Dassault Systèmes will display its role as a vital contributor to modernizing and indigenising the Indian aerospace ecosystem by enabling sustainability, optimisation, and self-reliance through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Dassault Systèmes’ experts will be present at Aero India 2023 at Hall A, Booth A5.4,

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Value chain Supply Chain Fit 52

i4.0 today

APRIL 23, 2025

This addition provides customers with a secure OS for highly reliable embedded systems that require long-term function, precise timing, and uncompromised performance. QNX is widely used in mission-critical embedded systems in the industrial IoT, health/medical, and the aerospace and defense sectors.

Compliance 52

Compliance Aerospace Function Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 22, 2025

Choy said while GPS and other existing satellite navigation systems were accurate, these systems can lack resilience can struggle to function in built up environments and were vulnerable to interference. Low earth orbit PNT technology could deliver stronger signals that were less vulnerable to interference, she said.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Form Function Manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

Demonstration of rapid TPC welding at scale Lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (TPCs) can meet the high-rate demands of the aerospace market, while also providing sustainability benefits. will address a wider range of part sizes and complex assembly scenarios and advancing the project into a functional pilot line.

Apparel 120

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 120

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 5, 2022

New materials announcements were made for both medical and aerospace and well as filaments with more functionality for material extrusion systems. For the additive manufacturing community, that would be an underestimation of the developments and innovations.

3D printing 98

3D printing Aerospace Function Pharmaceutical 98

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 15, 2024

Much like years ago when Rockwell shed aerospace and trucks and other industries becoming Rockwell Automation. Emerson has gone through a process of divesting companies and adding others, such as NI (nee National Instruments) becoming overall more of an automation company.

Automation 147

Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Beverage Aerospace 147

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 23, 2025

The function stabilizes continuous machining accuracy through meticulous machine control based on temperature changes, machine position, coolant ON/OFF and other factors. The center works closely with manufacturers in all industry segments with a special focus on the medical and jet engine/aerospace sectors.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Aerospace Automation Function 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 14, 2023

The Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub, aka AIR Hub , is moving the needle in aerospace research for Australia using advanced composite materials to design and produce innovative aerostructures.

Aerospace 90

Aerospace Composites Prototype  Industry 4.0 90

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This new, fully automated conveyor blasting system is engineered to optimize efficiency, precision, and safety, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing that require meticulous surface preparation for metal sheets, including titanium and other materials.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Robotics Robotics Compliance 52

DO Supply

JANUARY 29, 2025

How Allen-Bradley Drives Help Maximize ROI Allen-Bradley drives are available with a variety of innovative and state-of-the-art features and functions that enable users to save time and money over the life of an installation for an optimal return on investment (ROI).

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Function Beverage Compliance 52

Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

Industries across sectors, including automotive , aerospace , and the food , can benefit from parts consolidation. Engineers can rapidly translate conceptual designs into functional prototypes, facilitating quicker design adaptions and reducing time-to-market.

3D printing 127

3D printing Robotics Robotics Automation 127

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2025

SMCs ability to provide on-demand satellite servicing will reshape the way the aerospace industry operates. Space Machines Company (SMC) is at the forefront of addressing these concerns, offering solutions to monitor, maintain, and safeguard satellites, ensuring their continuous functionality for the modern world.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Aerospace 3D printing Manufacturing 52