DEC - FEB 2021AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialAerospace is one of the leading industries that utilize advanced manufacturing technologies. This happens predominantly due to the unparallel challenges that prevail for designing aircraft and spacecraft such as intense environmental conditions; materials need to be strong, lightweight, and tolerant to temperature and corrosion; and the outstanding, tight-tolerance features that demand micro-and nano-machining methods, as well as laser machining and welding. As a matter of fact, aerospace is usually the first to come up with ground-breaking advanced manufacturing approaches, which are later embraced by other industries. The aerospace manufacturing industry was smart to acknowledge the enormous potential of additive manufacturing for designing parts with advanced materials and unique geometries. Additive manufacturing can also be utilized to create lattice structures, particularly within the fuselage, which decrease weight and contribute to dissipating heat. Similarly, aerospace engineers mostly depend on advanced composite materials, usually metals or plastics, with specific amounts of certain additives to improve physical characteristics such as strength, flexibility, and chemical and temperature resistance. Besides, robots are also used within the aerospace manufacturing arena for lifting and handling. The specific tasks for the robot include inspection, drilling and fastening, welding, and sealing and dispensing. Moreover, industrial robots are largely employed to connect aircraft sections. Robotics is also managing the tasks that are unsafe to workers, such as welding and painting.The most recent advancements in on-demand production capabilities, coupled with a range of advanced manufacturing technologies, will eventually provide aerospace manufacturers the resources of saving and time and money that they require to put forward new designs and advanced options for customers. By adapting their traditional supply chain and incorporating the latest digital and prototyping services, the aerospace industry will have the capability to sustain the expansion predicted over the next ten years and beyond.In this edition of Aerospace and Defense Review, we bring you the 10 aerospace manufacturing solution and service providers that are transforming the industry. This edition features insightful articles that emphasize on the manifold benefits of using the latest technologies for better results.Let us know your thoughts!The Next Level of Digitalization Jonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2021 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.DEC - FEB, 2021, Vol 02 - Issue 16, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizerAsher blake*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.com
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