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Aerospace, Defense and Industry 4.0

Machine connectivity, data collection and advanced automation have quickly become essential technologies for the major manufacturers in aerospace and defense.

Jim Camillo

August 18, 2021

Science fiction writers are often heralded as great visionaries and predictors of future technology. But, "serious" writers, so to speak, also have their prophetic moments, even if by accident.

Precise Motion Helps Rovers Gather Mars Samples, Photos

Jim Camillo

August 9, 2021

Many suppliers have equipment that has been used on one of the Mars rovers over the past 25 years. But, few companies have equipment on multiple rovers. Auburn, MA-based PI USA is one such company.

Five Things: Additive Manufacturing

August 5, 2021

The BMW Group is using generative design software and additive manufacturing to make production parts at an industrial scale.

Making it in America—Companies Reshore Manufacturing of Essential Products

Shortages of essential products caused or revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic warrant shortening supply chains to reduce risk and increase resilience.

Harry Moser

August 2, 2021

Shortening and closing supply chain gaps for essential products will immediately benefit the following industries: personal protective equipment (PPE), medical device manufacturing, electronics and defense. Sixty percent of reshoring cases after March 2020 mention the pandemic as a factor in the decisions. Already, reshoring cases among manufacturers of medical devices and PPE are double compared with last year.

Automating Carbon-Fiber Composite Fuselage Assembly

Austin Weber

August 2, 2021

Traditionally, aircraft manufacturers have been reluctant to adopt robots and other types of automation. One of the main challenges is that large plane parts come with relatively high geometry deviations, so robots need sensor guidance.

Relativity Space Accelerates Production of the First Fully Reusable 3D-Printed Launch Vehicle

July 1, 2021

LONG BEACH, CA—Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print an entire rocket, recently announced that $650 million in new funding enables it to begin production on the Terran R, a fully reusable, entirely 3D-printed launch vehicle.

PLM App Gets Downstream Teams the Data They Need

Jim Camillo

June 18, 2021

Software is both an essential and accessible tool for manufacturers, with many types to choose from.

Boeing UAS Performs World’s First Mid-Air Refueling

June 9, 2021

CHICAGO—An unmanned aircraft produced by Boeing recently performed the world’s first air-to-air refueling.

GE Aviation Begins Construction of Ohio Assembly Plant

June 9, 2021

BEAVERCREEK, OH—GE Aviation has begun construction of a new assembly plant here that will make components for jet engines to power civil and military aircraft.

Denso, Honeywell to Build UAM Propulsion Systems

June 2, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Denso Corp. and Honeywell International Inc. have formed a new alliance that is developing electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs.

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Aerospace Assembly
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Aerospace, Defense and Industry 4.0

Precise Motion Helps Rovers Gather Mars Samples, Photos

Five Things: Additive Manufacturing

Making it in America—Companies Reshore Manufacturing of Essential Products

Automating Carbon-Fiber Composite Fuselage Assembly

Relativity Space Accelerates Production of the First Fully Reusable 3D-Printed Launch Vehicle

PLM App Gets Downstream Teams the Data They Need

Boeing UAS Performs World’s First Mid-Air Refueling

GE Aviation Begins Construction of Ohio Assembly Plant

Denso, Honeywell to Build UAM Propulsion Systems

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