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A manufacturer retrofitted aging PLC-5 systems in aircraft painting facilities with Rockwell’s ControlLogix and R. Stahl’s IS components, enhancing safety, reliability, and maintenance for future operations.

Neutron imaging enhances aerospace valve inspection by detecting issues traditional methods like X-rays miss. It reveals contaminants and allows for detailed 3D models, improving the assessment of complex valve assemblies.

Contract manufacturers can enhance their competitive advantage by applying quality best practices from the medical and aerospace industries, both of which demand flawless performance and strict contamination control.

Transform aerospace quality with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Foster collaboration, identify risks early, and enhance supplier performance.

This offers some ideas on how any large enterprise might understand the fundamentals: Where you are currently as a company and where you want to go.

Former Boeing engineer Jim Doxey explains a previous motto at the company, why people (and teamwork) are the most important part of a quality system, and offers advice for manufacturers looking to avoid quality woes. He also shares his thoughts on a 30+ career working in manufacturing.

The aerospace industry relies on advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) to ensure safety and reliability. Automated technologies, such as phased arrays and 3D scanning, enhance defect detection in aircraft structures, reducing human error. This overview emphasizes the importance of these advancements.

With great sadness, The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) shared the passing of founding member and first president, John William Locke, at the age of 91.

In aerospace, lightweighting is crucial for fuel efficiency, range, and emissions. Material analysis and technology advancements offer weight reduction without sacrificing performance or safety.

X-ray CT is crucial for the aerospace industry, offering nondestructive insights into components' inner structure, aiding in defect detection, maintenance, and research. High-energy CT is advancing the technology, allowing for detailed imaging and shaping the industry.