Taking Additive Manufacturing One Step Closer to Aviation Industry Goals
The aviation industry is working intensively to reduce the environmental impact of flying, and additive manufacturing (AM) is a key enabler in this effort.
The aviation industry is working intensively to reduce the environmental impact of flying, and additive manufacturing (AM) is a key enabler in this effort.
In early 2022, the Defense Department released a report detailing the state of the defense industrial base, or DIB, which is the collection of private sector companies that produce the materials, hardware and weapons used by the U.S. military.
Aircraft component manufacturers are in a time crunch to deliver products. Using specialized tooling to improve the finish-turning process can help get products to market faster.
Maine military contractors, community colleges and universities, state agencies and the U.S.
The Navy on Thursday introduced a new enlisted specialty for sailors to operate and maintain current and future unmanned robotic weapons and vehicles.
The U.S. National Science Foundation, or NSF, Monday announced the University of Texas at El Paso-led Paso del Norte Defense and Aerospace Innovation Engine coalition is one of 10 regional innovation teams to be awarded a grant of up to $15 million for the next two years with the potential to receive up to $160 million over 10 years.
The manufacturing industry convened in Long Beach, California, in November to discover new technologies, learn innovative production methods, and understand industry trends and business strategy from thought leaders from around the world at SME’s AeroDef Manufacturing and WESTEC 2023 events.
When working with the complex, difficult-to-machine materials of expensive aerospace components, the choice of tools can be the difference between success and failure.
Keith DeVries, the acting Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (M-EWD) Program lead at the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program, works to ensure the United States' defense manufacturing sector remains at the forefront of technology innovation.
Pairing composite manufacturing with advanced technologies like 3D printing and virtual digital twin technology helps to improve aircraft design and performance.