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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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MorePlant 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.
Read MoreA complete paradigm shift in aircraft construction
With its new Torreswing automated system for mold-free, fastener-free composite fuselage and wing construction, MTorres aims to revolutionize aerostructure.
Read MoreSafran achieves milestone with thrust reverser
2,000 thrust reversers have been designed and manufactured by Safran Nacelles for the Honeywell HTF7000 engine variants.
Read MoreFiber-optic sensors shed light on the toughest composite design challenges
Designers of composites are learning that if they are to be able to guarantee component and system performance, repeatability and reliability, it is critical that they have access to more sensor and test data.
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