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industrY news A vISION FOR SUSTAINAbLE URbAN AIR MObILITY
Dassault Systèmes has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, to further collaborate on and execute a shared vision for the future of sustainable urban air mobility. Vertical aims to commence commercial flights of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)
aircraft, the VX4, by 2025. The company will explore leveraging the full power of virtual twin technologies enabled by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to prepare for flight testing in 2022 and flight certification in 2025. Dassault Systèmes will be supporting this journey in several ways, including enabling model-
based certification. This approach will maximise the use of the virtual twin technologies on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to synergise virtual and physical testing, while maintaining the high level of governance required by certification authorities. While Vertical is already leveraging Dassault Systèmes’ virtual twin technology to support the design of its aircraft, both companies will now look to support future manufacturing operations by creating virtual twins of industrial systems, enabling a more effective and sustainable way to prepare for production ramp up at scale. “We’re pleased to build on our partnership with Dassault Systèmes by exploring new ways to innovate
across our certification and manufacturing processes,” says Michael Cervenka, president at Vertical Aerospace. “The 3DEXPERIENCE platform will greatly support all phases of the product lifecycle, which is fundamental to our goal of revolutionising the way we travel in a more sustainable world.”
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25-hour flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder developed
Curtiss-Wright’s Defence Solutions division has developed a 25-hour flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) designed for use on military fixed-wing and rotor aircrafts. The extremely rugged
Fortress FDR-25 and Fortress CVR-25 are designed in accordance with RTCA/DO-178C and RTCA/DO-254 (DAL D) standards and meet or
exceed all current FAA and EUROCAE ED-112A standard requirements. These recorders provide a cost-efficient solution that leverages advanced
technologies developed for compact commercial and military platforms. For many applications, they provide form and fit replacements that require no change to the airframe. According to the company, they are ideal for use on new aircraft, or for upgrading older platforms requiring flight data recorders that satisfy commercial regulatory compliance. “We are proud to lead the industry in bringing extended operation and greater
survivability for flight recorders to the military aircraft market,” said Chris Wiltsey, senior vice president and general manager, Curtiss-Wright Defence Solutions division. “Our Fortress FDR and CVR products build on Curtiss-Wright’s long legacy in the flight recorder market, with new cost-effective, lightweight and compact, modern recorders that meet the latest regulations.”
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cp automation opens new division
CP Automation has launched a dedicated crane and power transmission department to complement its growing range of product and engineered solutions. Following last year’s acquisition of Magnetek’s
UK elevator business, the company realised the benefits of also offering a dedicated support service for crane applications. “Every crane or power transmission project is unique, and establishing a dedicated new department was the obvious step forward,” said John Mitchell, CP Automation’s global sales and marketing director. “It shows how we are continuing to expand and adapt as a business, so we can meet the needs an ever-changing industry.”
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ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES FOR MILITARY, AEROSPACE & DEFENCE
Fibox UK works closely with its distribution partner Aerco to serve the Military, Aerospace and Defence sectors. Aerco, an AS 9120 certified and RISQS approved stocking distributor of electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components, is a trusted name throughout the world with second party approvals from some of the world’s most prestigious companies. Fibox has been manufacturing quality non-metallic and cast
aluminium electrical enclosures for over fifty years. The company’s enclosures incorporate a practical, Scandinavian aesthetic with sustainable, recyclable materials that ensure that the enclosures will deliver exceptional performance for many years, even in the harshest environments. If your enclosures need machining to incorporate connectors, cable glands etc., Fibox will ensure that this is achieved to the highest standard by its in-house ISO 9001:2015 certified machining facility. Screen printing, engraving, and painting are also available. Sometimes a custom enclosure or a special moulding is needed. Fibox
Plastic Mechanics Division will take a customer’s concept design through manufacture, testing, warehousing, and delivery. Customers can be assured that products manufactured by Fibox can be fully recycled. The partnership between
Fibox and Aerco brings exciting opportunities within this demanding and important industry sector, introducing recyclable enclosures that contribute to reducing greenhouse gasses world-wide.
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