Representatives from the companies Safran, the Oerlikon Group, the CNRS and the University of Limoges recently signed a memorandum of understanding announcing the establishment of a joint research laboratory called PROTHEIS in Limoges and a technology platform called SAFIR. The two newly created facilities will specialize in surface treatment for [...]
René Lang is now responsible for Mankiewicz's global aviation. He follows in the footsteps of Andreas Ossenkopf. Michael Grau, CEO and owner of Mankiewicz, regrets the loss of Ossenkopf: "We are grateful for his particularly motivating optimism, inventive spirit and strength of implementation. He and his team have made aviation [...]
As idw-online reports researchers of TU Graz have recently applied a shark-skin similar coating on engine blades and tracked the course of the cooling air in the engine. That way, they make aircraft more fuel-efficient, less expensive and quieter. Emil Göttlich, a researcher at the Institute of Thermal Turbomachinery and [...]
The Israeli subsidiary of Bodo Möller Chemie has successfully passed the certification according to the ISO:9001 standard with the AS9120 extension for the aerospace industry. The quality management system meets strict international requirements for company processes and is applicable to consulting, marketing and sales of chemicals and non-metals for the [...]
Southwest Research Institute and XYREC have recently developed at robot-guided laser for the stripping of paints and other coatings from full-body aircrafts. This laser coating removal (LCR) robot was recognized by R&D World magazine as one of the 100 most significant innovations of 2020. The LCR is the only robotic [...]
Miba's sputtering technology was recently awarded the jury prize for radical innovation at the State Prize for Innovation in recognition of particularly outstanding achievements. The developed coating process leads to 15% less fuel consumption, 20% less noise and 15% less CO2 emissions in aircraft turbines. Thereby Miba`s sputter technology makes [...]
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has recently launched “JetPen” a 2K fully reactive paint pen that delivers the same exceptional strength and crosslinked durability found in aircraft paint facilities, but with the application ease of using a pen. The new touch-up pen can be uses on aircraft exteriors and interior cabins at [...]
AkzoNobel’s aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to color blend the company’s “Aerodur 3001” basecoat. Hence, the site has been certified by Boeing to blend AkzoNobel’s industry-leading basecoat/clearcoat system locally in China with OEM approval. The Dongguan facility is also now listed on [...]
„IP9183-R1 Ipcote Sacrificial Aluminium Basecoat” by Indestructible is part of a range of corrosion resistant coatings designed for use in challenging environments such as aero engines and components, power generation turbines and marine engines. It is applied by conventional spray for use on compressor blades, rotors, shafts and landing gear [...]
American Airlines is upgrading its Clean Commitment by adding the electrostatic spraying solution “SurfaceWise2” from Allied BioScience to its multitiered cleaning and safety program in the coming months. The SurfaceWise2 solution is the first-ever long-lasting product to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus that is approved by the [...]
