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SPIROL Acquires Ford Aerospace

Fastener News Desk

SPIROL is pleased to announce that Ford Aerospace Ltd based in South Shields, UK will be joining the SPIROL group of companies. Ford Aerospace was founded at Tyne Dock in 1910 by Robert Ford, and the family business has most recently been led by the founder’s great-grandson, Chris Ford.

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How robots can reduce aerospace workplace hazards

Robotics Business Review

The aerospace industry has begun paying more attention to the hazards of humans working closely with hazardous chemicals. The post How robots can reduce aerospace workplace hazards appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Alestis Aerospace

Plataine

Alestis Aerospace reduced material waste by 4.6% The post Alestis Aerospace appeared first on Plataine. Aerospace & Composites Case StudiesAchieved a high level of automation & efficiency.

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Federal government announces over $11M for three aerospace businesses

Canadian Manufacturing

NWI Precision Tube ULC and Women in Aerospace – Canada (WIA – Canada). These projects will increase manufacturing capacity and productivity, green operations, provide professional skills development and support over 180 jobs across southern Ontario’s aerospace sector.

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Weber State University uses 3D printing to advance aerospace research

AU Manufacturing

Weber State University is using 3D printing to advance its research on composite materials that support northern Utah’s aerospace and defence ecosystem. The post Weber State University uses 3D printing to advance aerospace research appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Nupress to use SPEE3D technology to deliver amphibian aerospace applications

AU Manufacturing

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.

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NSW ‘best and brightest’ defence, aerospace companies on display at AVALON 2023

AU Manufacturing

The New South Wales Government announced that the “best and brightest” defence and aerospace companies will showcase their capabilities to key global decision-makers at the 2023 Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defence Exposition (AVALON 2023).

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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.

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Honeycutt Cuts Machining Steps; Drives More Business from Aerospace Customers

Fabricating & Metal Work

Honeycutt Manufacturing , a Mukilteo, Washington (Seattle) job shop in service to the aerospace, marine and general industrial markets, made a major investment recently in a GROB G550T 5-axis universal machining center. Typical aerospace and other parts produced by Honeycutt Manufacturing.

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Drone Delivery Canada Corp. awarded funding from the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research (DAIR) Green Fund

Canadian Manufacturing

DDC AWARDED FUNDING FROM THE DOWNSVIEW AEROSPACE INNOVATION & RESEARCH GREEN FUND (CNW Group/Drone Delivery Canada Corp.) TORONTO — Drone Delivery Canada Corp.

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Aerospace partnership offers sky high opportunities

AU Manufacturing

The Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) at Swinburne University of Technology is partnering with the National Institute for Aerospace Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University. Media Release by Swinburne University of Technology.

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Time for the Aerospace & Defence Industry to Embrace Greater Digitisation

iBASEt

Today the global Aerospace & Defence (A&D) sector is a $755bn industry. To download our Aerospace & Defence Digital Manufacturing Productivity Snapshot, please visit: info.iBaset.com/snapshot.

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How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing

Plataine

Given the aerospace industry relies on long and complex supply chains, it only takes a short delay to create significant ripple effects, slowing down production. The post How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing appeared first on Plataine.

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University of Nottingham Programme Commits to Aerospace Research

MEM

This World Space Week , the University of Nottingham Aerospace Unlocking Potential (UP) programme has announced it has pledged more than £110,000 in funding to three UK businesses working to improve sustainability in the aerospace sector.

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Trelleborg Acquires Manufacturer of Aerospace Components

MEM

Trelleborg Group has, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, signed an agreement to acquire the German-based aerospace interiors company MG Silikon GmbH, an entity within Saint-Gobain Group. The aerospace market is expected to show strong growth in the coming years.

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Linear and rotary motion components satisfy aerospace requirements

Design World

The post Linear and rotary motion components satisfy aerospace requirements appeared first on Design World. Linear guides, cam followers, and crossed-roller bearings can satisfy the demanding requirements for space-flight hardware.

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Amphibian Aerospace Industries partners with Japanese manufacturer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI), a manufacturer based in the Northern Territory, has partnered with a Japanese amphibious aircraft manufacturer, ShinMaywa on new projects. . News Albatross G-111T Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) amphibious aircrafts NT government ShinMaywa

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Quebec government invests $38M in aerospace research and innovation

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — The Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace of Quebec (CRIAQ) announces six collaborative research and development projects, for a total of 17 projects approved and funded by the industry and the Quebec government to advance aerospace technology innovations in Quebec in direct response to market demand. ” In February, 64 new project ideas will also be presented by aerospace companies at the RDV Forum 2023.

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Air Canada signs deal to purchase 30 electric-hybrid aircraft from Heart Aerospace

Canadian Manufacturing

Air Canada is purchasing the aircrafts from Heart Aerospace, a Swedish electric aircraft manufacturer. In addition to the electric fleet, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5-million equity stake in Heart Aerospace under the agreement. On Sep.

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Trelleborg Acquires Manufacturer of Aerospace Components

MEM

Trelleborg Group has, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, signed an agreement to acquire the German-based aerospace interiors company MG Silikon GmbH, an entity within Saint-Gobain Group. The aerospace market is expected to show strong growth in the coming years.

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Plataine Unveils New Capabilities to Help Aerospace Composite Manufacturers Achieve Increased Production Rates

Plataine

Waltham, MA, January 19th, 2023 – Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based manufacturing optimization solutions, has released a new version of its FabricOptimizer offering to address the supply chain and workforce challenges Aerospace manufacturers face today.

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GKN Aerospace Acquires Additive Manufacturing Systems Leader

Metrology

GKN Aerospace has acquired a pioneering Swedish additive manufacturing system business, as part of its Engines business’s journey to transform its supply chain and offer more sustainable and advanced material.

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Cognizant to advance Garuda Aerospace drones with digital technologies

Dinesh Mishra

Cognizant and Garuda Aerospace are collectively set to bring a plethora of end-to-end drone-based management and monitoring offerings for businesses across sectors. Garuda Aerospace boasts a fleet of 400 drones and a well-trained team of over 500 pilots in 26 cities across the country.

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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.

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Plataine partners with NIAR ATLAS to promote innovation and digitalization in aerospace

Plataine

The post Plataine partners with NIAR ATLAS to promote innovation and digitalization in aerospace appeared first on Plataine.

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Ricardo announces investment in aerospace centre of excellence in Montréal

Canadian Manufacturing

Ricardo announces investment in aerospace centre of excellence in Montréal. Ricardo’s new centre of excellence in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, will try and extend the company’s focus on decarbonising the transportation industry, and try and create new opportunities in the aerospace sector.

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Hellios Launches New Portal for SMEs in Aerospace Sector

MEM

Hellios unveiled its new SME Portal – a free gateway to support the entry of SMEs into the defence, aerospace, and security sectors as industry suppliers at the Farnborough International Airshow. Aerospace

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Interview: Bryan Dean, CEO and co-founder, Dragonfly Aerospace

E&T

Bryan Dean is describing his personal mission for Dragonfly Aerospace that designs and manufactures satellite cameras for monitoring what’s happening on Earth from orbit. “I would like to explore Earth first. Then the Moon, Mars, the asteroids and even further beyond.

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Federal government invests over $3.8M in McMaster University for upskilling workers in the aerospace sector

Canadian Manufacturing

With this investment, McMaster University will deliver a two-year targeted training program that is designed and instructed in collaboration with industry for aerospace professionals in southern Ontario, to help SMEs in this sector strengthen the workforce and grow the economy. Through this project, it is anticipated that nearly 340 aerospace professionals will receive the training and tools they need to grow in the industry, 100 of which will be Indigenous learners.

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BCIT receives over $14.5M in funding to support aerospace and life sciences training

Canadian Manufacturing

million in funding to support aerospace and life sciences training (Photo: CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada) VANCOUVER — The Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $14.5 million through the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative and over $5.2

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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.

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Canadian government announces over $22M for six projects in Ont.’s aerospace sector

Canadian Manufacturing

28, while visiting the Region of Waterloo International Airport, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Tim Louis, MP for Kitchener-Conestoga; and Valerie Bradford, MP for Kitchener-South Hespeler, announced a total investment of over $22 million, through the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI), for six projects within Ontario’s aerospace sector. BRESLAU — On Feb.

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Hexagon and Stratasys unlock 3D-printed PEKK’s lightweighting potential for aerospace engineers with simulation

Design World

The post Hexagon and Stratasys unlock 3D-printed PEKK’s lightweighting potential for aerospace engineers with simulation appeared first on Design World.

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IW U.S. 500: Top 10 Aerospace & Defense Companies (slideshow)

Industry Week

The largest producers of aircraft and aerospace components from the IW U.S. 500 list of largest publicly traded manufacturing companies in the country. IndustryWeek US 500

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First of Eight (8) AddUp FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion Machines Deployed to Support Zeda’s Growth in the Aerospace and Medical Sectors

Additive Manufacturing

previously PrinterPrezz / Vertex Manufacturing), a global leader in advanced 3D manufacturing and nanotech solutions for the medical, space, aerospace, and defense industries announces the addition of its first AddUp FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) machine.

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Flexible Additive Manufacturing Takes Flight At Aerospace Development Facility

Metrology

Renishaw, has installed a RenAM 500Q Flex Additive manufacturing (AM) system at aerospace manufacturer GKN Aerospace’s state-of-the-art Global Technology Centre in Bristol, UK.

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Dassault Systèmes to Showcase Virtual Twin Experiences for Indigenising and Modernising the Aerospace & Defence Industry at Aero India 2023

Dinesh Mishra

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.

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How additive manufacturing capabilities can boost Australian aerospace and defence industry growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

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.

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Québec’s aerospace industry accelerates its shift towards sustainable mobility

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTRÉAL — Aéro Montréal, Québec’s aerospace cluster, is launching the 8th edition of the International Aerospace Innovation Forum under the theme “Journey to the heart of sustainable air mobility,” in collaboration with the National Research Council Canada (NRC). The aerospace industry in the midst of a sustainable transformation. Now is the time to be ambitious and to work together to build the net zero aerospace industry of the future.”

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Pursuing collaborative excellence for long-term success of aerospace value chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

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.

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Aerospace: Lincotek and MMB Volum-e Join Forces to Enhance End-to-End Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

The deal solidifies the growth plan of the Group’s Surface Solution Division to further penetrate the aerospace market, in terms of both military and commercial applications.

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GKN Aerospace to open additive manufacturing facility in Texas

The Fabricator

GKN Aerospace has announced that it will relocate its North America additive manufacturing (AM) facility to the Lone Star Commerce Center in Fort Worth, Texas

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Canadensys Aerospace Corporation receives $43M contract from federal government

Canadian Manufacturing

14, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $43M contract to Canadensys Aerospace Corporation (Canadensys), from Bolton, Ontario, and its industrial and academic partners to build the first Canadian lunar rover. Manufacturing Operations Research & Development Sales & Marketing Technology / IIoT advanced manufacturing Aerospace contract financing Government TechnologyLONGUEUIL — On Nov.