Article Published: 1/2/2012
Site tours provide a rare glimpse into the Iberian Peninsula’s aerospace composites sector, with a special focus on Airbus’ activities at Illescas.
A350 XWB update: Smart manufacturingArticle Published: 9/1/2011
Spirit AeroSystems actualizes Airbus’ intelligent design for the A350’s center fuselage and front wing spar in Kinston, N.C.
Software speeds tape layer production, optimizes precisionArticle Published: 9/1/2011
the Siemens Aerospace Center of Excellence's (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) developed the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC system speeds production on a large ATL machine at the former Boeing Wichita plant (now Spirit AeroSystems) in Wichita, Kan.
Thermoplastic composites: Primary structure?Article Published: 5/2/2011
Yes, advanced forms are in development, but has the technology progressed enough to make the business case?
AFP/ATL design-to-manufacture: Bridging the gapArticle Published: 4/21/2009
Managing production of a structure made via fiber or tape placement often requires software-aided manipulation of the subtle differences between that which is designed and that which can be manufactured.
