he strict corrosion-control requirements in the aerospace inT dustry were developed based on the performance of hexavalent chromium (chromates). With the recent rash of environmental regulations targeting hexavalent chromium, it is reasonable to ask what the industry’s response has been to identify acceptable replacement technologies. Does the aerospace industry take the “ostrich response,” whi...

The aerospace industry poses significant challenges to information management unlike any other industry. Data management challenges arising from different segments of the aerospace business are identified through illustrative scenarios. These examples and challenges could provide focus and stimulus to further research in information management.

The reorganization of the supply chain in the aerospace industry has led to a new situation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). The suppliers are forced to deliver completed systems instead of components and assemblies. In order to react to the changed requirements, one possible solution is the project-oriented and temporary cooperation of SME by building a Virtual Organization in ord...

In the aerospace industry, a significant effort is being made to replace metal components with more structurally efficient composite components to reduce mass, weight, and improve the reliability of aerospace fluid systems. Osprey Technologies and Convergence Engineering Corporation have teamed to develop various composite highpressure lines and fittings for composite-to-metal transition hardwa...

This paper reports on the experiences and lessons learned from the implementation and utilisation of collaborative engineering applications that address the increasing demand for richer and faster communication in product development between different partners and locations in the aerospace industry. The paper outlines MTU’s Collaborative Engineering Initiative and highlights the requirements a...