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Digitalization presents both challenges and opportunities for the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.

Decarbonizing aviation will require a vast, collective effort to develop and mature a range of capabilities and technologies. Given the urgency, incrementalism won’t cut it.

The SME Composites Technical Community and the National Institute for Aviation Research co-hosted an Aerospace Composites Forum in July at Wichita State University.

With physical twins, will there be a time when can we stop building prototypes altogether?

Hopefully, your manufacturing operations are like shooting fish in a barrel. But without robust machine monitoring and the IIoT, you’re more likely going to be shooting in the dark.

By improving efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing product quality, vacuum tables offer aerospace manufacturers a competitive edge in the production of composite parts and adhesive-bonded structures.

Jared Leick, machining center product group manager of Mazak Corp. discusses how horizontal machining and automation revolutionized production at Aerotech inc., enhancing precision and productivity in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.

NASA's Langley Research Center is using collaborative robots (cobots) and RoboDK software to automate and enhance the inspection of aircraft fuselages. By utilizing dual cobots, heating elements, and infrared cameras, NASA has significantly improved inspection speed, accuracy, and coverage.

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped U.S. manufacturing, creating opportunities and challenges in the aerospace and defense sectors. With it, we saw an emphasis on the crucial role of automation, machine tools, and strategic partnerships in securing success in this evolving landscape.

Revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing: a discussion of ultrasonic knife cutting and innovative cam software for precise machining of advanced materials.