Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace Supply Chain Companies in India on the Rise

February 11, 2013

Slowly and steadily, a handful of Indian aerospace companies are getting absorbed into the global supply chain of OEMs. For instance, in the opto-electronics segment, the new Samtel-Thales Avionics joint venture "plans to become the first electro-optic house in the country," said executive director Puneet Kaura. By 2015, the company intends to supply the infrared search and track system as standard equipment for the Dassault Rafale fighter for the Indian Air Force. Meanwhile, the Thales-Bharat Electronics surface radar joint venture is on track and will be fully operational by March, said Eric Lenseigne, Thales's country head for India. "Offsets at a later stage could be a possibility."

Counting the Links in the Space Supply Chain

February 8, 2013

Ted J. Bujewski, Chief, Industrial Base & SC Mgmt., Human Space Flight, NASA

Ikea Continues Drive to Generate All of Its Needed Energy Supply by 2020

January 25, 2013

Los Angeles Times

Ikea Group, the world's biggest furniture retailer, will double its investment in renewable energy to $4bn by 2020 as part of a drive to reduce costs as cash-strapped consumers become more price sensitive.

Will Plans to Expand Dreamliner Production Take a Nosedive?

January 23, 2013

New York Times

Until smoldering batteries forced safety regulators to ground Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner jets last week, the aircraft manufacturer was flying high, with soaring profits and a recently regained No. 1 ranking in jet deliveries over Airbus.

IFS Issues Export-Control Module for Aerospace and Defense

December 12, 2012

IFS

IFS has created a new software module to aid in export compliance in the aerospace and defense market.

Best Practices in Parcel Shipping LTL/Freight White Paper

December 6, 2012

Kewill

Parcel and LTL shipping is now viewed as a strategic component of the supply chain.

Export Control Extension Released for Exporters of Military or Dual-Use Items

December 5, 2012

IFS

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has released a module to help companies in the aerospace and defense market manage the complex timing and legal needs associated with product export compliance. The extension manages compliance with ITAR, EAR and UK Export Controls.

Airbus Expands RFID Part Marking Across All of Its Aircraft Families

November 15, 2012

RFID Journal

In July 2009, Airbus became the first commercial aircraft manufacturer to announce plans to employ permanent radio frequency identification tags on parts for its A350 XWB aircraft. Approximately 3,000 serialized, replaceable, repairable parts with a limited lifespan were covered. To date, the company has received and successfully tested its RFID tagged parts as the first A350 XWB aircraft make their way through the production process. Now, Airbus is the first aircraft manufacturer to expand the permanent tagging of selected parts across its entire fleet.

Motorola Solutions Unveils New Line of Hands-Free Mobile Computers

November 1, 2012

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has developed the HC1 headset computer.

RFID Helps Track Baskets of Small But Extremely Costly Parts

October 4, 2012

RFID Journal

For businesses that manufacture aerospace, pharmaceutical or other high-value items, even a single component built into a product can be worth tens of thousands of dollars. Losing track of a basket filled with parts can thus be extremely costly, due not only to each component's cost but the potential loss of production time if assembly is delayed. The solution may be RFID technology, according to Marlin Steel Wire Products, a producer of custom wire baskets and other metal products.

Aerospace & Defense

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