Aerospace - TCT (Page 43)

Thermwood 3D prints and delivers 12-foot-long tool for Boeing

Boeing and Thermwood Corporation have teamed up to develop a large, single-piece tool for the aerospace giant’s 777X program by harnessing 3D printing technology.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Oct 2018

Thermwood boeing tool 3D printed tool manufactured by Thermwood and delivered to Boeing. - Thermwood

Airbus Helicopters proofs new step design with German RepRap x400 3D printer

Airbus Helicopters has revealed it has been using German RepRap 3D printing technology to proof new designs of a new step.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Oct 2018

German RepRap x400 with manufactured puzzle part A puzzle part being manufactured on the German RepRap x400.

Sintavia receives investment from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas

Sintavia has received a minority investment from the Americas subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, a leading trader of goods and services in a host of vertical markets.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Sep 2018

Sintavia EOS M400-4 Sintavia recently installed an EOS M400-4 to take its metal AM capacity up to nine machines. - Sintavia

GKN Aerospace additively manufactures production line tools in hours with Stratasys FDM technology

GKN Aerospace has reported improved production times and the removal of design constraints after harnessing the Stratasys F900 FDM machine to produce production line tools.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Sep 2018

GKN Aerospace tooling Stratasys 3D printed tooling produced on the Stratasys F900 Production 3D Printer. - Matthew Doyle

Automated metal additive manufacturing facility revealed by industrial NextGenAM collaboration

The first pilot plant to stem from Premium Aerotec, Daimler and EOS’ series additive manufacturing-centred collaboration has been put into operation and features extensive automation.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Aug 2018

EOS M 400-4 in the first NextGenAM facility. EOS M 400-4 in the first NextGenAM facility.

Air New Zealand is looking towards 3D printing to produce metal aircraft parts

Air New Zealand is exploring 3D printing technology for the manufacture of metal aircraft components and tools.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Aug 2018

Air New Zealand wine aerator 3D printed wine aerator - Air New Zealand

ASTM, Auburn, NASA, EWI and MTC launch Additive Manufacturing Centers of Excellence

Two groups at Auburn University have launched centres of excellence focussed on accelerating R&D, standardisation and innovation in additive manufacturing.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Jul 2018

Two groups at Auburn University launch centers of excellence in additive manufacturing.

Pratt & Whitney joins industry leaders to test 3D printing for rotating engine parts

Pratt & Whitney teams with industry leaders to develop and test additively manufactured turbomachinery components.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Jul 2018

GTF Engine shots Pratt and Whitney to develop additively manufactured turbomachinery components.

GE Additive announces further partnerships with Triumph Group and Honda Aircraft Engine R&D

GE Additive has made a further two announcements from Farnborough International Airshow, which sees partnerships with Triumph Group and Honda Aircraft Engine R&D Center begin.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Jul 2018

Triumph GE Additive signing From left to right: Gary Tenison, VP strategy and business development, Triumph Group, Jason Oliver, President & CEO, GE Additive, Dan Rowley, President ...

Oerlikon to co-develop processes and standards for 3D printed space components with RUAG Space

RUAG Space has outlined its intentions to qualify and accelerate the series production of 3D printed space components, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Oerlikon.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Jul 2018

Left: Additively manufactured metal bracket for space applications. Right: Conventionally machined metal bracket for space applications. - RUAG

Arconic and Lockheed Martin extend partnership to focus on customised material and manufacturing processes

Arconic and Lockheed Martin have announced a two-year Joint Development Agreement which will see them develop material and manufacturing processes.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jul 2018

Arconic bracket Arconic-designed, optimised aerospace bracket - Arconic

GE Additive to deliver 2 Concept Laser machines to Eaton Aerospace & moves gas atomizer equipment from Avio Aero to AP&C

GE Additive makes the first of a string of announcements at Farnborough Airshow: Eaton Aerospace Group is to begin using Concept Laser machines & AP&C is to install gas atomiser equipment previously in use at Avio Aero, a GE Aviation company

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jul 2018

GE Additive bank of machines GE Additive bank of machines - GE Additive