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SkyDeck Design Puts Luxury Seats on Top of Aircraft

Windspeed Technologies' new SkyDeck design concept boasts an in-flight experience like no other.

Authorities ID Iowa pilot who died in Nebraska glider crash

BLAIR, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say the fatal crash of a glider near Blair Airport occurred soon after the aircraft’s canopy opened unexpectedly as the glider was being towed aloft. Nebr…

3 things I learned about the 40K hobby by building a scale model airplane

Thunder Pro Ultra Compact 9MM Duo-Tone (Nickel/Matte) Finish

Compact and powerful, the Thunder Pro UC is perfect if you need stopping power without the bulk. And thanks to a Browning Petter barrel locking system, you’ll see reliable feeding and ejection time after time. Also available in a large caliber .45 ACP.

Amazing Step Forward In Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing has taken some impressive strides forward in recent years. We’ve seen some interesting developments such as additive manufacturing technology making its way toward the main stage of airplane development and dramatically more fuel efficient aircraft flying through the skies. However this recent breakthrough has some ...

Is 3D Printing Bringing a Revolution in Aerospace Industry?

Is 3D Printing Bringing a Revolution in Aerospace Industry? By CIOReview - 3D printing has enabled the creation of complex components with reduced costs and turnaround times in the highly-regulated...

Factory Robot Applications Help Build the Aerospace Industry

Factory robots use applications like drilling to work on aircraft for the aerospace industry.

Lightweight Carbon Fibers Find New and Extensive Applications in Automotive and Aerospace Industries

The increasingly stringent emission norms in the US and Europe like the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that require cars and light-duty trucks to run 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 has made a strong case for the substitution of steel with carbon fibers. Carbon fibers are nearly five-times stronger than steel, three times lighter, twice as stiff and have better yield strength. Studies have shown that carbon fiber composites can reduce the weight of the vehicle by up to 50 percent…

Are You Manufacturing Parts for the Aerospace Industry or Do You Want To? Course Prepares for...

How is Additive Manufacturing Changing the Way Plastic is Used in the Aerospace Industry?

Additive manufacturing is not only revolutionizing the way industries are manufacturing their products, but it is also opening new avenues of possibility in terms of what can be created and what solutions can be innovated.

Is the aerospace industry leading the way when it comes to smart factories?

Humans have never ceased to evolve no matter what the walk of life is. When it comes to engineering, it all started off with applying basic technologies to make objects like hunting tools and carts. Major advancements resulted when the Industrial Revolution came, an event which was further refined by the introduction of automation. Now …

Is it Magic or is it Math? Math in the Aerospace Industry

What do designing aircraft, enlarging paintings, and running faster than the Wright Flyer all have in common? These things may all seem like feats of magic, but they all rely heavily on Math

Seven Things To Keep In Mind For Hiring In The Aerospace Industry

Seven Things To Keep In Mind For Hiring In The Aerospace Industry - Industry Tap

The Final Frontier: How Entrepreneurs Cracked the Aerospace Industry

Space exploration is a complex and increasingly expensive endeavor. What’s enabling more private firms to jump into the fray and achieve success?

Aerospace Industry Precision Measurement Sensors and Transducers

Aerospace sensors and measurement systems - contact and non contact measurement sensors and transducers which measure delicate surfaces in aerospace industry.

New materials lift ideas off the ground

Lightweight materials like aluminum and titanium alloys are playing an important role as the aerospace industry looks to reduce the weight of aircraft.

Tooling Up for an Aerospace Industry Recovery: Is Your Shop Ready?

Start planning now for growth opportunities in aerospace.

Four Factors Keeping Aerospace in Flight

The Gardner Business Index indicates that the aerospace industry is still early in its growth cycle, justifying market optimism.

Protolabs: How 3D printing can create a more efficient aerospace industry

Protolabs looks at how advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing can be utilised to create a more efficient aerospace industry.

How 3D printing transformed aerospace manufacturing

The aerospace industry, with its stringent certifications, testing, and safety approvals, relies on 3D printing, making a strong case for 3D printing to be