by Simon Spode | Jun 1, 2023 | Aerospace, CT Scanning, Manufacturing, Quality & Inspection
Turbine blade manufacturing is one of the most advanced and challenging processes in the aerospace world and is necessary so that the blades can endure tough high-temperature environments and demanding engine cycles. Further, aircraft engine manufacturers must be able... 
by Simon Spode | Mar 8, 2023 | 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Design, Development, Quality & Inspection, Reverse Engineering
The aerospace industry has long been a driver of 3D scanning and the implementation of this technology into its quality assurance systems. As the accuracy of current 3D scanning technology has improved and data collection has become much faster, the viability of... 
by Simon Spode | May 27, 2020 | 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Classic Aircraft, Design, Development, Reverse Engineering
At Turweston Aerodrome on 19 May 2020, a small but significant light aircraft took to the skies for the first time in 51 years! Following an intensive five-year major restoration, the first Beagle Pup Prototype (G-AVDF) was finally airborne with Francis Donaldson, the... 
by Simon Spode | Sep 13, 2019 | 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Artifacts, CT Scanning, Museums & Collections, News
Neil Armstrong’s historic Apollo 11 spacesuit has been painstakingly restored by the Smithsonian Museum, with the help of 3D optical scanning and CT scanning. The restoration took place ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission launch and used... 
by Simon Spode | Jul 25, 2019 | 3D Scanning, Aerospace, CT Scanning, Development, Innovation, Manufacturing, Quality & Inspection
Excerpt from an article www.qualitymag.com Aerospace Inspection with CT Scanning Effective quality management has always been crucial within the aerospace industry. Faulty designs and poorly manufactured parts not only lead to wasted resources and loss of profits, but...