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 93

Additive manufacturing Aerospace 3D printing Supply Chain 93

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Function 52

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

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It covers the majority of industry segments, such as general engineering, automotive, aerospace and medical. All QS Micro shank adaptors provide through-coolant functionality, allowing easy coolant connection to the cutting heads, and the precision coolant is delivered directly to the insert. Effective chip evacuation is critical.

Function 85

Function Aerospace Fit Automotive 85

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

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 119

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 119

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

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 126

3D printing Robotics Robotics Automation 126

Design World

JULY 29, 2024

Able Electropolishing, the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that significantly enhances its analytic and testing capabilities.

Fit 130

Fit Function Aerospace Automotive 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2022

Production success with additive manufacturing (AM) in aerospace and defence is only possible when materials and processes meet the same requirements that conventional manufacturing does today. Function-Led Design: With AM, application requirements lead, and the manufacturing process is built to follow.

Additive manufacturing 97

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Aerospace 97

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 9, 2024

. “Balancing performance, power, [and] area, together with advanced functional safety and security, Versal Series Gen 2 devices deliver new capabilities and features,” said AMD. “All will need to be accelerated.” ” The Versal Prime Gen 2 is designed for high-throughput applications such as video processing.

Artificial Intelligence 118

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Automotive 118

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 79

Aerospace Composites Prototype  Industry 4.0 79

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

To leverage the full potential of cold spray technology, Titomic has been focused on commercialising it within crucial sectors such as defence and aerospace. While this damage isn’t catastrophic enough to destroy the entire engine, it does render it non-functional due to oil leakage and the risk of overheating,” said Parsonson.

Supply Chain 96

Supply Chain Aerospace Additive manufacturing Logistics 96

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 93

Compliance Function Bottleneck Logistics 93

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

RMIT’s project seeks to help the Australian defence, space, aerospace, biomedical, and clean energy industries further develop cost-effective, low-carbon emission products. . The models are intended to minimise the use of animals in research and enable the study of cell and tissue function under more “life-like conditions.” .

3D printing 95

3D printing Aerospace Function Manufacturing 95

Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 16, 2023

These include the Uniqua control, ISPS and iWire intelligent functions along with design enhancements for thermal stabilization, vibration control and machine movement precision. The iWire function works in tandem with the company’s Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS), both of which are part of the Uniqua control.

Function 98

Function Automation Robotics Robotics 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A combination of strength, toughness and heat resistance enables machining capabilities from roughing to finishing with extended tool life and predictability, well suited for materials in the aerospace, automotive, die and mold, medical and power generation industries. New Hot Runner Controller Launches. Photo Credit: PCS Company.

3D printing 98

3D printing Function Aerospace Automotive 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

A combination of strength, toughness and heat resistance enables machining capabilities from roughing to finishing with extended tool life and predictability, well suited for materials in the aerospace, automotive, die and mold, medical and power generation industries. New Hot Runner Controller Launches. Photo Credit: PCS Company.

3D printing 97

3D printing Function Aerospace Automotive 97

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will showcase a range of real-world robotic innovations at MACH 2024, including an affordable multi-axis turning and machining solution aimed at helping manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, utilities and energy supply chains reduce cycle times, cut costs, save space and boost production efficiency.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Function Robotics Robotics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2024

Image: Altium Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are at the heart of modern electronics, driving innovations in countless industries from consumer electronics to aerospace. Z2Data: Altium’s Z2Data platform now features enhanced functionality, empowering users with advanced data analytics capabilities.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Bill of Materials Electronics Compliance 98

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 24, 2023

When part surfaces are the user’s first impression, or they need to interact with surfaces on mating parts or perform a particular function, the real design engineering begins. ISO 13565 details a filtering method for use with surfaces that have stratified functional properties.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 98

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Function Aerospace Electronics 98

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

The NFX 400A five-axis VMC is designed for small, complex parts — mainly for aerospace, automotive, medical and die-mold applications. We have multiple energy-saving solutions, such as functions that reduce the need for coolants and run machines more efficiently. This includes the Intelligent 4.0

Smart manufacturing 98

Smart manufacturing Function Supply Chain Aerospace 98

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The BlackBerry QNX RTOS running in the cloud functions as a cloud-native developer workbench and can be used independently, or in conjunction with BlackBerry IVY, a cloud connected automotive AI platform co-developed by BlackBerry and AWS.

Artificial Intelligence 74

Artificial Intelligence Automotive Aerospace Function 74

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Electroflux Series motors are engineered to deliver precision, efficiency, and reliability for a variety of applications, including collaborative robots (cobots), surgical robotics, and aerospace technology. In precision-oriented fields like surgical robotics, the Electroflux Series delivers the necessary accuracy and reliability.

Robotics 78

Robotics Robotics Aerospace Function 78

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

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 29, 2023

The ability to process multiple materials at once to vary alloy composition and functionally grade an AM component opens up entirely new realms for designers to engineer superior parts and products. The material freedoms of AM have long been overshadowed by the focus on design freedom, but that is certain to change in the near future.

3D printing 105

3D printing Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Aerospace 105

MEM

MAY 16, 2023

The Automation UK event will serve as the perfect springboard to highlight the benefits of a career in robotics, as well as demonstrate to visitors the myriad applications of FANUC’s robot and cobot solutions across sectors as diverse as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, FMCG and general manufacturing.

Automation 105

Automation Robotics Robotics Pharmaceutical 105

iBASEt

JULY 6, 2022

In the Aerospace & Defense value chain, the large tier-one OEMs have made significant investments in IT to both comply with customer and governmental requirements and Togo-defined productivity (productivity, relative to the U.S.). Another aspect of SaaS that impacts affordability is that of software maintenance.

Value chain 78

Value chain Function Aerospace Manufacturing 78

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 Automotive Electronics Function 52

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The New South Wales government has granted aerospace composite company Quickstep an $803,000 R&D award to develop intelligent composite hydrogen storage solutions. . The R&D effort will also seek to integrate composite hydrogen storage solutions with a functioning fuel cell propulsion system. .

Composites 59

Composites Aerospace Advanced manufacturing Function 59