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Iglidur L350 came ahead in the process of compacting bearings with significantly lower wear rates especially at very high speeds. Here at ASAP Supply Chain upgrades of the wear and tear are not our favorite since we like customers to order parts often. Igus, The Cologne-based Leading Manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings, developed an innovative lubrication and maintenance-free material for very high speeds in constant operation. The company says iglidur L350 is suitable and affordable for any use in fans, blowers or electric motors. In revolving tests, the igus material proved its full potential against metallic solutions.
Learn MoreABB is known by many to be The World Top Bearing Manufacture. In a $60 million-dollar investment, ABB opened a new plant in Senatobia, Mississippi to expand production in the US. The 85,000-square foot manufacturing facility employs over 100 and has plans to increase that number to 300 in coming years. The US plant will focus on connector components that were previously manufactured overseas. Units coming out of the plant will also include products from recently acquired Thomas & Betts.
Learn MoreKeyKote’s Nickel-free Phosphating Technologies will revolutionize a number of industries such as aerospace, automotive, metalworking and oil/gas construction. Through the iron management KeyKote technology, consumers will be able to limit the iron content of bath solutions and reduce bath maintenance and new make-ups.
Learn MoreBoeing rolled out the first 787-10 Dreamliner at its South Carolina aviation plant. Thousands celebrated as President Donald Trump and Governor Henry McMaster announced the airplane’s debut. The 787-10 will be the longest model in the Dreamliner family at 224 feet, an eighteen-foot increase from the 787-9. Passenger capacity was increased an additional thirty seats and the cargo area was expanded, yet the plane is calculated to have a 95% commonality score to the 787-9. The Boeing Company achieved its goal of lengthening the plane without any major changes as a resource saving strategy, narrowing its scope for Dreamliner spare parts and training requirements.
Learn MoreLMI Aerospace has agreed to a buyout by the Belgian company Sonaca Group. The $190 million-dollar merge values LMI shares at $14 apiece, which is a 52% increase from the market closing price. It’s also a 78% increase from the weighted six-month average price. Based in St. Charles, LMI Aerospace supplies components and engineering services to commercial and government aerospace markets. It also fabricates kits and assemblies out of aluminum, alloy, and composite materials.
Learn MoreNASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD is partnering up with US based companies in order to develop space technologies that will advance the commercial space sector far beyond what is currently projected. This announcement comes under the collaborative opportunity (ACO) solicitation which will provide technical expertise as well as testing facilities by NASA and the selected companies. This effort in order to mature technologies, aerospace hardware and software to enhance space systems including other closely related subsystems. Leveraging NASA’s unique engineering expertise and utilizing their state of the art testing facilities will propel the research and development of more reliable electronics and improve communications for in-space propulsion technology.
Learn MoreAmphenol Industrial Group has announced that they will now be offering a new medium amperage connection system that offers 70 A of continuous current with the ePower Lite offering an operating voltage of 800 Vdc. These connectors were designed for hybrid/electric vehicle markets and feature a lightweight plastic shell for compact design and to offer substantial weight/space savings in vehicle architectures across the industry. Featuring a 2, 3 and 4-way systems with optional HVIL/ EMI shielding, the ePower-Lite offeres improved safety and performance. Built to meet the ever-growing demand for medium voltage and medium amperage applications, the Amphenol’s ePower-Lite connector series incorporates 3.6-mm terminals with RADSOK technology patented by Amphenol.
Learn MoreBibby Turboflex has been around for a long time. they have been known as a global leader since 1917. They have been very popular i in the field ever since then. Their strong point is that they develop reliable and safe power transmission solutions. They are all over many products and can simply be found everywhere. For example, they are found in grids, gears, pin and brush couplings. They have been known for being efficient and are always working hard to be efficient and to be able to offer customers the best products for the best values.
Learn MoreHoneywell’s obtains EASA certification for its new state of the art satellite system for communication and on board entertainment. This satellite system commonly known as the JetWave high speed hardware is to be equipped with Inmarsat GX Aviation, one of the best broadband network that provides service in the most distant areas across the globe.
Learn MoreAirbus Aircraft has been one of the most successful aircraft manufacturing companies, they have been recognized for their state of the art manufacturing capabilities and edge technologies. Their recognition has delivered them customers from all over the globe including military and government forces that depend on reliable equipment that will last them in the line of duty. Having said that, Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Ltd. has received their first order of an Airbus airplane, the Airbus320neo. This is not the only airplane that they will receive but instead this is the first airplane of an order of 70 aircrafts that have been requested by the Norwegian company. This has also been the first order of 12 aircrafts for the Hong Kong carrier HK Express, because there are business relationships between Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA) and HK Express.
Learn MoreThe UK Royal Air Force has decided to invest an approximate 1 billion dollars into their medium altitude long endurance division of aircrafts. They will put their moneys toward producing 16 Certifiable Predator B (CPB) airframes in addition to the production of their ground controls stations and sensors (GCS). Due to the price fluctuation of the armed Reaper UAVs from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. and other reasons the contact is still under review.
Learn MoreThe Italian Army has received a grant fund of 487 million dollars from the Italian Parliament’s Defense Committee to create a new helicopter which will replace the current 1980’s AW129 Mangusta attack helicopter. Agusta Helicopter's AW129 Mangusta was originally produced and designed by Agusta and holds the distinction as being the first attack helicopter to be wholly produced and designed in Europe. It entered service in the Italian Army back in 1990’s.
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