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Norsk Titanium to Ship First 3D-Printed Metal Parts to Airbus

Metal additive manufacturing company Norsk Titanium is shipping its first 3D printed part to aerospace company Airbus.

13 Mar 2017

3D Printing Using Aerospace-Grade Carbon Fiber Composites

For the first time researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have 3D printed aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, paving the way for better control and optimization of the lightweight material that is stronger than steel.

1 Mar 2017

New Victrex and Tri-Mack Joint Venture Will Accelerate Polyketone Composite Components In Aerospace

Combining proven thermoplastic composite engineering and manufacturing expertise with innovative polyketone material technologies to create an unparalleled total solution provider for the industry

9 Feb 2017

Prototype Firm Delivers Next Generation Aircraft Seat

A Letchworth prototyping company has manufactured a state-of-the art seat for business class air travel.

From Ogle Models and Prototypes 7 Feb 2017

Morgan Advanced Materials Develops New Materials for Use In Aerospace Components

Following extensive research and development, Morgan Advanced Materials has successfully produced two new materials which offer superior performance and higher casting yields when used in injection-moulded ceramic cores for the aerospace market.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 26 Jan 2017

Boeing, GKN Aerospace Partner to Develop Largest Skyview Panoramic Window for Passenger Jets

Boeing Business Jets has collaborated with GKN Aerospace's Fokker Services to develop, produce, offer and support the largest window available for passenger jets, the Skyview panoramic window.

9 Dec 2016

Carbon Fibers Could Help Aerospace and Automotive Manufacturers Build Better Vehicles in Future

Carbon fiber is an interesting material, especially when used as the key ingredient in fiber-reinforced plastics and other composites.

8 Dec 2016

Advanced Manufacturing Research Center Develops World’s First Carbon Composite Reconfigurable Machine-Tool

Lightweight and made using a modular design, the tool can be easily moved around by two people and, according to the AMRC, could reduce tooling costs in aerospace and other industries.

8 Dec 2016

GKN Aerospace Finalizes Machining Contract for AECC CAE Jet Engine Programme

GKN Aerospace has finalised a machining contract to provide development parts of turbine rear frame (TRF) for Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) Commercial Aero Engine’s (CAE) new high-bypass turbofan jet engine programme.

6 Dec 2016

ADM Fine Machining Adds New Large Aerospace Machining Centre

ADM Fine Machining, established following the acquisition of Fine Machining by aerospace subcontractor, ADM Engineering, has added a new large capacity vertical machining centre.

1 Dec 2016

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