Aerospace Manufacturing

In an expansion of its dimensional inspection equipment portfolio, co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, Castle Donington, UK has launched a new range of laser scanners and complementary technologies that use high-speed, industry-standard Ethernet communication.

Walter has now expanded its milling cutter portfolio with the introduction of the new Xill·tec Aero solid carbide cutters MC331/MC333 Advance. This addition to the milling portfolio offers manufacturers a universal tool solution tailored to the requirements of the aerospace industry.

Rolls-Royce has marked the completion of a $1bn, decade-long investment in its Indiana manufacturing, assembly, and test facilities.

As part of its AMB Preview, Messe Stuttgart provides an insight into AMB 2026 and presents key programme highlights of this year‘s international exhibition for metal working.

Farnborough International Airshow 2026 delivered a landmark week for global aerospace last July.

Paint spray process experts, AOM-Systems reveals how an AI-supported paint process from the automotive industry is helping to cut coating consumption by up to 15% – and save weight in aircraft production.

From performance to production reality, Rob Blackburn, Syensqo’s global head of customer engineering looks at the challenge of scaling composites for aerospace.

Giulio Capestro, application development manager at Caracol, explores the industrial maturity of robotic large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), the rise of hybrid manufacturing cells, and what the technology means for composite tooling and production in aerospace.

Working in close partnership with exclusive UK supplier Fintek, OTEC Präzisionsfinish explains how automated surface finishing raises aerospace precision, traceability and production security standards.

Hello and welcome to our September edition of Aerospace Manufacturing magazine.