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Creating Mfg. Efficiencies in the Aerospace Industry
Register today for the free Faro / AMD webinar, taking place on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, from 2pm – 3pm EST.

Accuracy is key in almost every aspect of aerospace manufacturing, whether it is the manufacturing of components, inspection of final parts, jig and fixture alignment, or even the complete assembly of an aircraft – there is absolutely no room for error. Regardless of the component size or shape, a portable measuring device is able to quickly, easily, and accurately provide the required data to ensure specifications are met. In this webinar, you will learn about the need for portable metrology in the aerospace industry, the types of portable solutions available and their comparison with traditional methods, as well typical aerospace applications such as fixture and mold inspection, tool building, assembly, and more.

To register for the Faro / AMD webinar visit www1.gotomeeting.com/ register/173312297

TITANIUM 2011 Gathers Momentum
TITANIUM 2011, the international conference and exhibition, is taking place October 2-5, 2011 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA. Attracting more than 800 attendees from 30 countries, including China, Russia, and Japan, TITANIUM 2011 marking its 27th year, is an annual business forum designed to support the needs of titanium industry professionals, suppliers, and customers.

As the global titanium industry continues to gather momentum for a recovery – spurred by strong demand from the commercial aerospace sector—the conference provides a platform for influential business leaders to share their insights on key developments and trends likely to shape market conditions.

John Byrne, vice president of aircraft, materials, and structures for Boeing Commercial Airplane will be the distinguished guest speaker for the conference. Byrne is responsible for strategic development, contracting and supplier management of the metallic and composite raw materials, fabricated parts and assemblies, forgings and castings, and structural standards.

Members and nonmembers of the association may register for the upcoming event. A limited number of Free Expo Passes are available to walk the exhibition floor Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during restricted hours. titanium.org

Fanuc Named One of the Top
100 FANUC Corp., has been named as one of the Top 100 companies on the World's Most Innovative Companies list recently published in Forbes magazine. This list recognizes the world's leading-edge corporations that are most likely to continue to succeed.

This recently released list is based on a comprehensive eight-year study completed by professors and advisors in which they discovered that particular skills identify business innovators. Additionally, they determined that calculating a company's value, plus anticipated growth fueled by new innovative products, will identify the most innovative companies. Quantifying their findings led to developing a specific measure used to rank the world's most innovative companies. Embedded in each of these companies is a code for innovation, discernible in their people, processes, and philosophies. This innovation creates a demand for their products now and in the future.

Since its inception in 1956, FANUC has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of CNC equipment. FANUC's technology has contributed to a worldwide manufacturing revolution, which evolved from the automation of a single machine to the automation of entire production lines. fanucfa.com
 

Parts, Engineering Catalog
Smalley Steel Ring Company has launched a parts and engineering catalog. The new catalog combines previously existing Spirolox retaining ring and wave spring series with newly released series including Hoopster retaining rings, constant section rings, metric wave springs and small series wave springs.

Bill McClelland, Smalley's director of engineering says, "The new catalog offers our customers a comprehensive look at all of Smalley's 10,000 standard parts. Newly updated content features 130 pages of part tables, engineering guides, design information, and expanded part offerings. The catalog is an ideal resource for engineers needing detailed product information for quick prototypes."

The new catalog is available in paper and PDF formats by going to smalley.com/getcatalog.