Aerospace Assembly - Articles - Page 61

Airbus Assembly Plant Lands in Alabama

Austin Weber

January 5, 2016

A new assembly line in Mobile is building A320 jetliners.

Options for Wire Labeling

Jim Camillo

January 5, 2016

Peel-and-stick labels, heat-shrink tubing and plastic carriers are the most reliable ways to identify wires in harnesses and electrical panels.

Can Carbon Nanotubes Replace Copper?

John Sprovieri

January 5, 2016

Carbon nanotube wiring is light, strong and efficient in transmitting electrical current.

Metropolitan State University Sets Its Sights on Innovation in Aerospace Manufacturing

January 4, 2016

Denver is called the Mile High City because of its location in the Rocky Mountains. But, a local college is poised to soar to even new heights because of aerospace manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing Takes Off in Aerospace Industry

Austin Weber

January 4, 2016

Aerospace engineers are pushing the boundaries of 3D printing.

3D Printing Thrusts Satellite Toward 2017 Launch

Jim Camillo

January 4, 2016

Manufacturers that assemble parts for 21st-century spacecraft are well aware that what they’re making is often the first of its kind.

Airbus Hiring at Alabama Assembly Plant

January 4, 2016

MOBILE, AL—Airbus Americas is looking to fill several positions at its new assembly plant here. Job openings include quality inspectors, a quality conformance specialist, and aircraft mechanics. Applications are being accepted until Jan. 12.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report: Capital Spending to Increase

John Sprovieri

December 7, 2015

With automotive and aerospace manufacturing going strong, our annual Capital Equipment Spending Survey predicts continued growth in investment.

CAD Software Streamlines Design and Assembly of Aircraft Electrical Systems

Jim Camillo

December 7, 2015

By embracing technology, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has grown from a tiny company to a leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft.

GE, Textron to Jointly Develop Turboprop Aircraft

November 19, 2015

PROVIDENCE, RI—GE Aviation is teaming up with Textron to produce a new turboprop aircraft and engine for the general aviation market, part of an effort GE expects will generate more than $1 billion in annual sales of engines by 2020.