GROB breaks ground on expanded US manufacturing facility
WEBJan 29, 2024 · GROB Systems Inc., a global developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, broke ground in December 2023 on a 135,000ft 2 expansion project that will add approximately 35% more space for production and shipping to the existing 400,000ft 2 and add 200 new jobs to its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Bluffton, …
GE Aerospace to develop next phase of advanced engine
WEBJan 8, 2024 · NASA has awarded GE Aerospace a contract for Phase 2 of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) program, supporting continued technology development for the next generation of commercial aircraft engines with the aim to significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions compared to engines today.. The new contract …
Arconic splits businesses, forms Howmet Aerospace
WEBMar 31, 2020 · A little more than three years after separating from Alcoa Inc., engineered metal products company Arconic Inc. is splitting again. On April 1, 2020, the company’s Engineered Products and Forgings business (jet engine components, aircraft fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged wheels) become Howmet Aerospace Inc. …
Materials in Aerospace - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
WEBSep 12, 2008 · In all, there are a total of four main types of composites: polymer matrix (plastics), metal matrix, ceramic matrix and carbon matrix. Polymer matrix composites are the workhorse materials of the aerospace industry. They include fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics, multi-functional composites and …
GE Aerospace, NASA further develop hybrid electric engines
WEBJun 24, 2024 · In 2022, GE Aerospace completed the world’s first test of a MW-class and multi-kilovolt (kV) hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions up to 45,000 feet that simulate single-aisle commercial flight at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed. GE Aerospace plans to hire more than 900 engineers in 2024, reflecting its continued focus ...
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design - The FAA Aerospace …
WEBThe FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information on manufacturing processes and design …
Manufacturing 101: Forming taps vs. cutting taps
WEBDec 7, 2023 · This process results in a stronger and smoother thread. Forming taps work in a variety of non-ferrous and ferrous materials with a hardness generally under 35 Rockwell-C. By design, form taps are more rigid than cut taps, hence they can be run faster and typically yield longer tool life. Cutting Taps: Cutting taps work by removing the material ...
FAA addresses aircraft design cybersecurity
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The FAA found its airworthiness regulations “inadequate and inappropriate” to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities caused by growing interconnectivity and IUEI. Modern airplane design includes an increasing level of integration of airplane, engine, and propeller systems with more connectivity to internal or external data networks and services.
Onex Partners to acquire Farsound - Aerospace Manufacturing …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Onex Corp.’s Onex Partners Opportunities Fund has agreed to acquire Farsound Aviation Ltd., a global supply chain solutions provider for the aerospace engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. The investment has been made in partnership with Farsound’s management team, led by CEO Chris Knott. Financial terms …
Gulfstream G400 completes first flight - Aerospace Manufacturing …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream's ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 offers a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort in this …