Editor’s comment: Worth its weight in gold?

Like an ancient alchemist trying to turn base metal to gold, today’s metallurgists are constantly striving to find that elusive chemical recipe that will produce an alloy with the kinds of mechanical properties our manufacturing industry is crying out for.

With governments around the world pledging to cut carbon emissions by 2035, aerospace designers have a new problem to deal with: namely specifying structural materials that require low manufacturing carbon footprints.

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Airbus begins assembly of first future wing prototype

Airbus’s Wing of Tomorrow research and technology programme has reached a key milestone with the assembly of its first full-size prototype.

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4 Ways to Optimize EO/IR Motion

This four topic series, developed by engineers with extensive A&D experience, address the most difficult motion challenges when designing EO/IR imaging systems. Enjoy just one of them, or the entire series.

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Spirit AeroSystems opens aerospace innovation centre in Scotland

Spirit AeroSystems has opened its state-of-the-art Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) in Prestwick, Scotland.

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Metalworking Fluids Specifically Developed For The Aerospace Industry

Master Fluid Solutions™, the global manufacturer of TRIM® fluids, provides the aerospace industry with cutting-edge solutions for machining demanding alloys.

TRIM® premium products offer:

• 100+ approvals from global aerospace manufacturers including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Safran Group and more
• Leading cutting-edge technology such as the new patented neo-synthetic TRIM® HyperSol™ 888NXT

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GKN to produce wings and aerostructures of new electric air taxi

GKN has signed an agreement with British eVTOL manufacturer, Vertical Aerospace, to produce the aerostructures, including the wings, for the VA-X4.

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ViscoTec Global Virtual Dispensing Expo

All about fluid & paste dispensing solutions for the aerospace sector! The global virtual event will take place from October 26 – 28, 2021.

You just have to sign in and join virtually – 24 hours per day. Register now!

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Changing of the guard at FAC

David Barnes, OBE is to step down as chief executive officer of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), it has been announced.

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View the Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021

The Aerospace Manufacturing Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021 is a brand new digital publication to help you source the right subcontract solution for your business.

Reshaping the way we travel

In a Q&A session, RedCabin’s CEO and founder, Monica Wick explains how a focus on bringing leaders from across the transport world together for one purpose is helping to transform the way we travel.

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Machines that make material gains

Aerospace Manufacturing hears how aircraft equipment manufacturer, Andair has improved its machining efficiency for larger turned and milled components with the help of Miyano CNC machinery from Citizen Machinery UK.

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A power of good!

Honeywell Aerospace’s senior director of military turboshaft engines, T.J. Pope looks at how the Chinook’s T55 engine has been made better than ever.

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Think yourself fitter

Looking for an intelligent way to make your factory fit? Then look no further. Mike Richardson starts his digital fitness transformation by discovering how Fitfactory is helping manufacturers work smarter to get lean, be more agile and more productive with modular scalable ERP systems.

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L&L brings new approach sandwich panels

L&L Products has launched a new FST aircraft interior edge and core filler compound.

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Microchip announces baseless power module family development

In the race to reduce aircraft emissions, developers increasingly are moving toward more efficient designs including electrical systems that replace today’s pneumatics and hydraulics powering everything from on-board alternators to actuators and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

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New Heckert H65 adds a new dimension to heavy-duty cutting

Starrag says its new Heckert H65 compact horizontal machining centre adds a new dimension to heavy-duty 4-axis machining with an unprecedented specification and unrivalled performance for a machine of its class – occupying just 24m2, the H65 offers machining speeds up to 30% faster than comparable models and can increase output levels by a staggering 80%.

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