Hello and welcome to the February/March issue of Aerospace Manufacturing magazine. It’s show-time again folks as the latest edition of the popular Paris-based JEC World composites show gets ready to roll.
Defined by learning, technology acceleration and technology achievements, GKN Aerospace’s integrated composite structures technology director, Craig Carr explains why his career in aerospace manufacturing has been a fulfilling one.
Aerospace Manufacturing hears from CEO, David Stanley to find out how ELE Advanced Technologies has made partnerships central to everything it does. Its focus is on making things possible which, as he explains, can only be achieved through effective partnerships across the supply chain.
The Exact Group reveals how it has been able to utilise and leverage the surface finishing advantages of Cerakote, a durable and versatile ceramic coating system.
Krzysztof Koziol, professor of composites engineering and head of composites and the advanced materials centre, at Cranfield University discusses ENABLEH2 and how the project has revitalised the enthusiasm in liquid hydrogen research for civil aviation.
Markforged’s Central European manager, Gesa Schneider explores trends in manufacturing practices, along with her predictions for the role of additive manufacturing in 2024.
Aimed at the most demanding aerospace structural parts, multi-blades and casings, Starrag Heckert reveals how its new 5-axis machining centre can help reduce cycle times by 30%.
Peter Knight, technology manager at Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) describes how a grant from the MAA Aerospace UP programme has helped specialist machine provider, CNR Services realise a long-held dream to improve composite test sample manufacture.
Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Mapal’s high-volume milling cutters are put through their paces at CNC machine tool manufacturer, bavius technologie.
With a focus on innovation, Denroy says it leads the way in 'metal to plastic' conversion. Aerospace Manufacturing caught up with the engineered polymer components and solutions specialists to hear more.
There are just a few flying examples of the De Havilland Mosquito around the world, but The People’s Mosquito project in the UK is building a new one which is expected to fly as early as 2027. Ian Parker reports.
In a Q&A session, R&D Test Systems’ project manager, Jesper Dal Hasager discusses the kinds of trends and demands associated with rain erosion testing of aircraft wing leading edges.