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Airbus dominates Farnborough International Airshow 2018

Posted on 20 Jul 2018 by The Manufacturer

Since the airshow began on Monday 16 July, aerospace giants, Airbus and Boeing have fought for every deal available.

Bromford Industries: Competitive advantage through SMART production

Paul Everitt, CEO of ADS Group: "The Future Flight challenge will ensure the UK takes a lead in delivering cleaner, quieter and more innovative aircraft" - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Posted on 29 May 2018 by Jonny Williamson

As a precision aerospace components manufacturer, Bromford Industries operates in a highly competitive market, but proactive investments in digital technology, factory connectivity and its workforce has seen the business climb to new heights.

Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing

Utilising 3D printing to create jigs and fixtures - image courtesy of Formlabs

Posted on 24 May 2018 by The Manufacturer

Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety.

3D printing sees Airbus reduce material weight by 15%

Posted on 11 Apr 2018 by Jonny Williamson

While looking for a quick and smart solution to produce spacer panels for cabin retrofits, Airbus found a new partner in Materialise’s Certified Additive Manufacturing.

Boeing invests in nanosatellite firm to improve IoT connectivity

Boeing is to invest in nanosatellite communications startup Myriota (Australia) - image courtesy of Myriota.

Posted on 4 Apr 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Airplane and satellite manufacturer Boeing is to invest in nanosatellite communications startup Myriota (Adelaide, Australia), which offers direct-to-orbit IoT connectivity for remote locations.

GKN loses the fight. Melrose wins: what next?

A Melrose statement after their vistory did nothing to ally fears that a break-up is on the cards - image courtesy of GKN.

Posted on 29 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters

The Manufacturer argued against the Melrose bid. We supported the company - and the Unite union - in their objection to the takeover, on the grounds that a break up of the venerable company would be a terrible mistake for the UK - and for the workforce.