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Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the aerospace industry.
State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Increasing demand for smart devices and embedded intelligence is driving manufacturers in a variety of industries to invest in new production tools and technologies. Additive manufacturing, advanced sensors, augmented reality, cloud-based computing, collaborative robots and digital twins are just a few of the many trends transforming factory floors today.

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New Developments in Self-Pierce Riveting

New Developments in Self-Pierce Riveting

New technology incorporates the advantages of self-pierce riveting while overcoming its limitations.
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John Sprovieri
January 6, 2021
Self-pierce riveting (SPR) is a cold joining process for fastening two or more sheets of material by driving a rivet through the top sheets and upsetting it, under the influence of a die, into the bottom sheet without breaking through it.
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Aerospace Machine Builder Becomes Partial to Electron-Beam Welding

Aerospace Machine Builder Becomes Partial to Electron-Beam Welding

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Jim Camillo
December 14, 2020
Many types of welding are used in manufacturing. Some, like gas metal arc, laser and ultrasonic, are quite well-known, while others are less popular but a perfect fit for a specific application.
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Capital Spending Survey: Cautious Optimism

2020 Capital Spending Survey: Cautious Optimism

With a new presidential administration and an end to COVID in sight, manufacturers are ready to invest in their assembly lines.
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John Sprovieri
December 4, 2020
Slowly but surely, U.S. manufacturing is recovering from the pandemic-related slowdown.
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Good luck, Joe Biden

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John Sprovieri
December 2, 2020

By the time you read this, President Donald Trump might finally have accepted reality and conceded the election. Or, there might be a coup or a zombie apocalypse; it's been that kind of year.


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New Sensors Detect Disruptions in Assembly Operations at Airbus

November 12, 2020

HAMBURG, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation are working with Airbus to learn how to detect and predict disruptions in aircraft production.


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BAE Systems Taps Industry 4.0 Technology for New Aircraft

BAE Systems Taps Industry 4.0 Technology for New Aircraft

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Austin Weber
November 11, 2020

When preproduction of the next-generation Tempest fighter jet ramps up next year, assemblers at BAE Systems will be using cutting-edge technology.


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BAE Plans $100 Million Electronics Assembly Plant in Iowa

November 9, 2020

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA—BAE Systems is investing more than $100 million to build a state-of-the-art electronics assembly and R&D lab here.


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XB-1 Aircraft Features 21 Titanium 3D-Printed Parts

October 26, 2020

DENVER, CO–The XB-1 aircraft from Boom Supersonic includes 21 flight hardware components that are manufactured by the Sapphire 3D metal printer from VELO3D.


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Last Airbus A380 Superjumbo Assembled in France

October 24, 2020

TOULOUSE, France—Initial assembly has been completed on the Airbus A380, the last ever superjumbo, after it was announced in 2019 that the European airplane manufacturer was discontinuing the plane.


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Boeing Ends 787 Assembly in Washington State

October 23, 2020

EVERETT, WA—The Boeing Co. plans to stop building the 787 Dreamliner at its assembly plant here by mid-2021 and consolidate production of the jet at its factory in North Charleston, SC.


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Some Boeing Aircraft Designs Were Never Built

Some Boeing aircraft never made it beyond the drawing board. But, their sleek lines inspired generations. In fact, some old designs still look futuristic today.

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Boeing Played a Key Role in Winning World War II

During World War II, Boeing’s factories produced a staggering number of aircraft, ranging from B-17 Flying Fortress bombers to P-51 Mustang fighters. Thousands of men and women on the homefront kept the assembly lines humming day and night.

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Boeing Has Made More Than Airplanes in the Past 100 Years

Not all products built in Boeing’s factories have flown through the air. In addition to planes, the company has also made boats, trains, and many more items.

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Early Advertising Sold the Glamour and Safety of Aviation

Back in the days when most people still traveled by ocean liner or train, the public had to be convinced that air travel was safe, enjoyable and glamorous. For decades, Boeing and Douglas promoted products such as the Stratocruiser, DC-6 and 707 with ads in various business, consumer and travel magazines.

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Fastener Fair USA

Fastener Fair USA, North America's fastest-growing exposition for the fastener industry, will hold its third annual trade show and conference in May in Charlotte, NC, a major manufacturing hub. The event for the entire fastener supply chain runs March 23 - 25, 2021 at the Huntington Convention Center. Read More
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