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Considerations for Defense Contractors Entering the Small Satellite Market
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)
Federal defense agencies have historically relied on large unique satellites to accomplish their communication and earth-sensing missions. In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion of the commercial small satellite ...
Optimizing thermal spray quality verification in FAA repair station specializing in rotating components
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Thermal spray is a manufacturing process where melted particles are sprayed onto a surface to build up thickness. It is used extensively in the aerospace industry to improve and repair part surfaces, extending the useful ...
RPK growth modeling for passenger airlines using network-related variables
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
On average, an airline starts to place orders or aircraft within 3 - 10 years before the expected delivery date. During this time, there could be changes given the natural response of the airlines to continuously refine ...
Automation of NC Programming with Artificial Intelligence
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations of various industries in recent decades, manufacturing firms are embracing intelligent, data-driven methods of making their processes more efficient. ...
Automation techniques for short interval scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Aircraft Company X (ACX) designs and manufactures aircraft. ACX operates Manufacturing Center 1 which produces parts and assemblies for both assembly and spares business lines. Accurate scheduling is crucial for meeting ...
Application of Novel Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Cost Reduction in Space Launch Vehicles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)
Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) is a new type of Additive Manufacturing (AM) capable of high-rate deposition of aerospace aluminum. AFSD overcomes some drawbacks of other AM processes while still benefiting from ...
Designing for cost In an aerospace company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Companies take different approaches, and achieve different degrees of implementation, in designing products for cost. This thesis discusses Target Costing and its application at The Boeing Company. Target Costing is a ...
Implementing Large Format Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Tooling via Process Integration and Finite Element Analysis of Print Performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)
Ascent Aerospace (Ascent) designs and manufactures a diverse array of customized aerospace tooling, creating a low-volume/high-mix production environment where precision is critical. As a result, Additive Manufacturing ...
Evaluation and Implementation of Augmented Reality for Aerospace Operations and Sustainment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)
Industry is eager to adopt new technology and realize its predicted benefits, but it is difficult to justify a risky investment in an unproven technology. In the context of the aerospace and defense industry, new technology ...
Predicting adequacy of supplier responses for multi-year government contracts based on supplier performance metrics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Aerospace Company X (ACX) is a designer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace systems and its primary customer is the United States Government (USG). In order to reduce cost and minimize risk, both parties have embraced ...