Northrop Grumman awarded for manufacturing leadership

Recaro seats win design awards

Recaro Aircraft Seating won a Crystal Cabin Award for its “sleeping comfort in the sky” holistic approach to long-haul, economy class seating. The manufacturer created comfort elements in the headrest, seat bottom, and a flip cushion that enable better body posture, reduce pressure points, and make it easier to change sleeping positions. A jury of experts awarded the prize at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, in Hamburg, Germany.

Recaro also received a Red Dot 2019 Product Design Award for its BL3710 economy class seat that combines lightweight, ergonomic design with comfort.

Among the features: a 6-way adjustable headrest with integrated neck support to enhance passenger comfort and a meal-table that can be unfolded even when the tablet holder is in use.

An international jury selects Red Dot winners for exceptional design. This year, they evaluated 5,500 entries.

It’s the company’s second Red Dot Design Award. In 2012, Recaro’s BL3520 economy class seat was voted best of the best.

7D Kinematic Metrology acquires Nikon Metrology tracking business

Cambridge, Canada-based 7D Kinematic Metrology Inc. acquired Nikon Metrology’s iGPS dynamic tracking business. iGPS sensors can track movement of an unlimited number of devices such as large assembly parts, tools, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), even within large facilities. The technology enables advanced manufacturing and assembly of large-scale products such as aircraft or aerospace components.

Nikon Corporate VP Tadashi Nakayama says the sale reflects Nikon’s decision “to focus on optical and X-ray inspection and non-contact metrology.”

7D Kinematic Metrology is part of Amrikart Ultraprecision group, specialists in real-time assisted assembly solutions.