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FACC awarded inspection robot research project
The project aims to develop a new generation of inspection robots, which will be used for a vast range of inspection tasks — without programming effort.
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Infused wing sheds light on aerocomposites future
In the Irkut MS-21 infused and co-cured wings, the aerocomposites industry gets a glimpse of how out-of-autoclave technologies might be applied to primary aircraft structures.
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Exel Composites, Ziebel cooperate on oil well sensor
Exel subsidiary Diversified Structural Composites develops pultruded carbon fiber/epoxy rod with integrated sensor for downhole oil and gas drilling.
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Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS
Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.
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Plant tour: Tods Aerospace, Crewkerne, U.K.
Tods Aerospace, located in rural England, is part of the larger Unitech Aerospace manufacturing group and specializes in highly engineered aerospace defense structures.
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Plant tour: Van Horn Aviation, Tempe, AZ
Van Horn Aviation seized a real opportunity in helicopter blades, with little composites acumen but big desire. The rest is history worth reading.
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Plant tour: A&P, Cincinnati, OH
A&P has made a name for itself as a braider, but the depth and breadth of its technical aptitude comes into sharp focus with a peek behind usually closed doors.
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Plant tour: Elbit Systems Ltd., Haifa, Israel
Military and commercial tier supplier Elbit Cyclone maintains precision and quality as it continues growth in composites, complex assemblies and high-rate production.
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Plant tour: Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing increasing expertise both in and out of the autoclave as it expands an already broad composites production portfolio.
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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.
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