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Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Flexible Manufacturing Systems encompass the integration of CNC machining centres, automated material-handling equipment, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) into reconfigurable production cells capable of processing diverse aerospace components — including structural airframe parts and aeroengine subassemblies — with minimal manual intervention, utilising DNC networking, CAM-driven toolpath management, and real-time adaptive control to maintain tight geometric tolerances across variable batch sizes.

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Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
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Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design

Supply chain relationships

Sectors serving Design companies:
Design Software  •  Computer Integrated Manufacturing  •  Technical Consultants  •  Professional Services  •  Facilities Services  •  Measurement & Instruments  •  Test & Measurement Meters  •  Personnel & Training

Design

Sectors purchasing from Design companies:
Airframer  •  Airframe Assemblies  •  Turbine Engines  •  Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts  •  Structural Components  •  Landing Assemblies  •  Rotors & Propellers  •  Composite Materials  •  Actuation  •  Flight & Data Management  •  Fluid Power  •  Cabin Systems & IFE  •  Environmental Systems  •  Fuel Systems  •  Furnishing & Trim

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