Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 63 Issue 6
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Expertise in Vibration Testing
THE background to the importance of Ling Dynamic Systems (LDS) in the testing field can be found in the 1950s with the development of amplifiers and dynamic shakers. Although LDS…
Abrasive Developments Marks Three Decades of Accord With BEOL
SURFACE treatment specialists Abrasive Developments have marked a 30 year association with British Airways Engine Overhaul Ltd (BEOL) by the successful installation of a further…
Microprocessor‐Based Signal Conditioning and Display Instrument
ENDEVCO UK has introduced a new microprocessor‐based instrument for conditioning and display of signals derived from vibration transducers on rotating machines.
Analog Asics Now Move Into Rad‐Hard Applications With New Analog‐Compatible SOS Technology
Magnus PaulssonAnalog designers working infields such as aerospace, the defense and nuclear industries, telecommunications and medical electronics have long faced a special problem when trying…
Air Ambulance Ready for Take Off
ABERDEEN‐based Bond Helicopters is set to provide high speed support to the roadbound ambulance service in the West Midlands.
A New Concept in Co‐ordinate Measuring Machines
MAJOR developments in the design of a range of new co‐ordinate measuring machine (CMM) are announced by leading UK manufacturer LK Ltd of Castle Donington, Derbyshire. The new LK…
Brent Aerospace Offers Environmentally Acceptable Paint Softeners
BRENT Europe Ltd has launched a range of ARDROX paint softeners that conform to its policy of developing environmentally acceptable products. These softeners are for use on both…
VPI RapidScan — Instrument Measures Full Field Vibration Patterns in Seconds
New British vibration technology that makes ageing aircraft safer, more comfortable and durable, has been developed by Ometron Ltd.
Safety Topics: Passenger Survivability in Aircraft Fires
MaydayAS readers of ‘Aircraft Engineering’ will be aware there has been a considerable amount of discussion, criticism of decisions and controversey over means to improve passenger…
£1.2m Contract for Maintenance Team
QUALITAIR Engineering Services last year won a £1.2 million contract from Germany to provide a complete team of more than 100 skilled technicians and engineers to undertake a…
CADCAM Linked to the Shop Floor
ON the shop floor at Dowty Fuel Systems' Cheltenham factory, multi‐axis CNC (computer numerically controlled) machine tools produce the main bodies of the digital engine control…
Equipment
ICI Films has announced the launch of ‘Upilex’ RV polyimide film tailored specifically to meet the demands of aerospace vacuum bagging and diaphragm forming composite…
Contracts
Litton's Guidance & Control Systems division has received S24.5 million in new funding on previously awarded U.S. Air Force and foreign military sales contracts for production of…
News and Views
Bell Helicopter Textron announced it has received one of the largest orders for commercial helicopters in the company's history. Petroleum Helicopters Inc. of New Orleans has…
People
Westland Group plc, the aerospace group, has appointed Mr John Rosenthal managing director of Westland Industries.
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0002-2667Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Prof Phil Webb