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Ford Aerospace acquired by SPIROL

Design World

SPIROL has announced that Ford Aerospace Ltd., 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. based in South Shields, U.K., will be joining the SPIROL group of companies.

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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. The aerospace and defence industries face several unique and complex challenges.

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Aerospace manufacturer JPB Système reaches ‘production milestone’ of 5 million flight parts

Robotics Automation News

JPB Système, a manufacturer of technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries, says it has manufactured “five million separate flight parts since the start of its production operations over 20 years ago”.

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Tips on working with copper in additive manufacturing

Design World

Copper is viewed as a material that will accelerate future aerospace production. For example, the privately funded company Ursa Major delivered a copper-based 3D-printed rocket engine combustion chamber from its additive manufacturing lab in Youngstown, Ohio. However, development […].

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How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing

Plataine

With a rising skills gap and an emphasis on attending university over learning a trade, the manufacturing labor shortage is not a new problem. Suppliers are facing the same labor shortages as manufacturers. The post How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing appeared first on Plataine.

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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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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. . ShinMaywa manufactures the US-2 amphibious aircraft in Japan and are one of the few manufacturers globally of an amphibian aircraft.