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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 ...
Value proposition analysis for medium- and heavy- lift cargo unmanned aircraft systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
The majority of current unmanned aircraft system (UAS) research is focusing on small UAS operations at low altitude over rural and underpopulated areas. There is a gap in research about UAS greater than 55 pounds. The first ...
Aerospace automated drilling and fastening technology product selection framework
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Ascent Aerospace is a global tooling and factory automation supplier for the Aerospace industry. Ascent's customers are typically introducing automation for the first time, or have already introduced automation to their ...
A systems-based analysis method for safety design in rocket testing controllers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Boeing is the prime contractor for building the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for upcoming exploration missions beyond low earth orbit. Due to the rigorous demands ...
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 ...
Modeling manufacturing on-time delivery
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Historically, Company X has undertaken multiple projects to improve On-time Delivery (OTD) goals but not all of these have resulted in significantly improved performance. As a government contractor, Company X is evaluated ...
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 ...
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 ...
Identifying and Assessing Aerospace Parts for Production in Additive Manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)
Pratt & Whitney is a major aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of gas turbine engines for both the commercial and military sectors. Additive Manufacturing (AM) presents Pratt & Whitney with the opportunity to ...
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 ...