Bossard lands aerospace certification in Italy
Bossard has bolstered its presence in the aerospace sector with AS9120 Aerospace Certification in Italy. AS9120 is a prerequisite for working as a supplier in the sector and the official approval means Bossard is now active in aerospace in Italy, the USA, France and Switzerland. Italy is the fourth most significant player in aerospace in […]
Ingersoll Rand’s new Assembly Tool Controller targets automotive and aerospace markets
Power tool innovator Ingersoll Rand has launched its INSIGHTqc controller for critical assembly manufacturing applications. As featured at Stuttgart’s recent Motek Show, covering automation in production and assembly, the INSIGHTqc helps manufacturers who require advanced fastening strategies to take control of their assembly processes quickly. It is pitched at manufacturers in heavy equipment, including automotive and […]
Brexit & the supply chain: Airbus UK future in doubt and logistics industry calls for urgent clarity
The as-yet-unknown impact of the UK’s departure from the EU has hit the headlines again this week, concerning the supply chain and Britain’s place in the aerospace industry. Airbus, the largest commercial aerospace company in the UK, has published a risk assessment study outlining the urgent threats to its business arising from the UK leaving […]
USA hits steel imports with 25% tariff: Trump has ‘lit a match under the global trading system’
IN DEPTH: In a bid to correct “unfair trade” US President Trump has signed an order to impose heavy tariffs on steel and aluminium. While Mexico and Canada are currently excluded, the Section 232 steel tariff will hit steel imports from all other countries – including products from the EU – with a 25% tariff. This […]
TR retains level 2 JOSCAR status
TR Fastening (TR) has retained level 2 status in the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), a database of firms that have undergone accreditation to prove they have the systems in place to supply to the aerospace, defence and security industry. The JOSCAR system was established to aid aerospace, defence and security firms to select […]
Stahlwille brings augmented reality to handtools
German torque tool and handtools specialist STAHLWILLE has introduced augmented reality to handtools. The innovation has been developed with oculavis, resulting in a smart visor prototype that will safely guide an end user through a wide range of different joints. The system is capable of reducing training phases and accelerating the fastener-tightening process. At the […]
New cost-efficient HQ revealed for fastener firm TRIMAS
Michigan-based TriMas has relocated to a new renovated HQ in Bloomfield Hills. Close to its previous location, the new site has significantly reduced the square footage of the offices, saving on annual expense, with an updated and refreshed environment, but with space for future growth, the firm said. “TriMas has a deep history with Michigan […]
Nicola Sturgeon commits £8.9 million for new Lightweight Manufacturing Centre
A new £8.9 million Lightweight Manufacturing Centre is being set up at the University of Strathclyde. Set up in the former Doosan Babcock facility in Westway, Renfrew, the centre will produce lightweight materials which are increasingly being used in the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas and renewables industries. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the £8.9m […]
Aerospace giants partner Sheffield’s new £43m manufacturing hub
Work is now complete on Factory 2050 – a world-leading research hub into advanced manufacturing, machining and materials for practical use for industry. The University of Sheffield’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has over 90 industrial partners including heavyweight aerospace names like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus. Businesses can work with the facility on […]
New supplier Master Abrasives heads to Troy Means Business next month
As a new supplier to the Troy Group, Master Abrasives is exhibiting at the Troy Means Business show for the first time in April, offering special deals on the range of Master quick change discs and ZIPP range of Air Tools. The Master stand will display some of its own products – such as MASTER® branded […]