Repair

Automation 3 Mar 2022

Lifting arm concept and automated repair training to propel portable repair system

Looking to commercialize its Portable Scarfing/Composite Repair System concept, AGFM and partners offer specialized training, lifting and inspection systems.

Aerospace 11 Feb 2022

Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs

FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.

Aerospace 4 Feb 2022

Heatcon, Watlow distributor agreement expands repair equipment options for aerospace customers

A variety of thermal solutions including temperature controllers, power switching devices, data loggers and more will be added to Heatcon’s composite repair equipment products.

Sustainability 18 Jan 2022

Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China

Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.

Repair 24 Nov 2021

A second look at cobonded tapered scarf repairs for composite structures

Composites repairs, such as cobonded tapered scarf repairs, seek to sufficiently restore structural loads so that components perform without failure

Automotive 19 Nov 2021

Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule

This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.

Repair 20 Jan 2022

Moving toward portable, digitized composite part repair

Using digital twin technology, American GFM’s portable, automated inspection and scarfing system shows potential for on-site, data-driven composite aircraft part repair.

Repair 18 Oct 2021

Veelo Technologies introduces portable single-zone hot bonder

Hot bonder is provided in a compact, lightweight format and controls heat sources applied in composite processing and composite repair applications.

Aerospace 12 Oct 2021

Middle River Aerostructure Systems expands MRO capabilities for jet engine nacelles

A dedicated, 60,000-square-foot MRO workshop will accommodate the processing of large nacelles and thrust reversers, including complex composite and metallic repairs, and bonding.