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Faro Technologies acquires mobile scanning market company GeoSLAM

Faro adds GeoSLAM handheld 3D scanning technology to data capture solutions portfolio, accelerating market growth opportunity.

Coriolis Composites and Edixia develop inline inspection for AFP

Video and discussion of how the sensor and software operate to boost composites productivity

Plant tour: Meggitt San Diego, CA, US

This aerospace and defense fabricator upgrades to a larger facility and gets, in the process, a chance to rethink and optimize material, people and process flow.

Plant tour: Kanfit Ltd., Migdal HaEmek, Israel

Aerospace tier supplier Kanfit Ltd. is expanding, offering both composite and metal parts for applications in an expanding range of high-performance markets.

CAMX 2017 preview: FARO Technologies

FARO Technologies Inc. is exhibiting its TracerM laser projector, a versatile, scalable and flexible solution that can handle small- to-large volume applications.

Carbures, el Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain

On a rapid and audacious growth trajectory, this Tier 2 supplier based on the Iberian Peninsula opens the doors of three foundational facilities near Spain’s aerospace epicenter.

A growing trend: 3D printing of aerospace tooling

Toolmakers and OEMs are embracing additive manufacturing for customized, rapid tools, masters and jigs.

3D Printing Moves Into Tooling Components

Some pundits predict that 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), will change our world forever. While that may yet be, one thing is clear: The growth of 3D printing over the past two decades has wrought significant change in composites tooling. Although AM’s most obvious advantage is direct part production without tooling, the growing trend in the aerospace and automotive sectors at present is its use for fast, on-demand builds of mold tools to keep pace with accelerating composite part design cycles and demand for faster overall part processing speeds.

Laser projection: Envisioning more than templates

Advanced systems offer ply-placement verification, aids to faster assembly and manufacturing process and quality control.

CAMX 2014 exhibit previews, part 2

With CAMX 2014 less than a week away (Oct. 13-16, Orlando, Fla.), ��ñ�� offers a final glimpse of some of the products, technologies and services that you will find in booths in the Exhibit Hall. During the show, we'll keep you informed and up-to-date with the CAMX Show Daily, which will be distributed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the show. Safe travels to Orlando and we look forward to seeing you at the conference and trade show.

SAMPE Seattle 2014 Report

The Society’s reconfigured Spring advanced materials event in Seattle, Wash., attracts speakers, exhibitors and attendees in large numbers and international dimensions.

Main landing gear doors designed for all contingencies

For the Airbus XWB airliner, they must meet strict structural, aerodynamic, emergency and aesthetic requirements.

IBEX 2011 Review

As the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference again docks in Louisville, the industry continues a slow and tentative rebound.

The Private Space Race

NASA passes the development torch to legacy contractors and NewSpace entrepreneurs, igniting a new competition in space transport.

Orion re-entry system: Composites displace metal

World’s largest heat shield updates metal design with out-of-autoclave process.

Cost-effective carbon composite reflector dish

Modular manufacturing method forms different dish sizes with near mirror-perfect reflective surfaces, without resort to one-off tools.

High-Volume Preforming for Automotive Application

More than a dozen parts for four Aston Martin models are mass produced in France using Ford Motor Co.'s optimized Programmable Preforming Process and resin transfer molding.

Tooling And Toolmaking Innovations Continue

New products and practices advance the efficiency and economy of advanced composite part production.

Nondestructive Testing Broadens Its Scope

Automation and integration of advanced NDT methods lead to faster, more accurate flaw and damage detection.

Designing for dimensional stability in space

The accuracy of orbiting instruments depends on skillfully designed and manufactured composite components.

Composite rib structure for Airbus A380 vertical tail

Fabricator exceeds Airbus performance requirements with hand layed rib truss structure for A380.

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