Finding the right custom fabrication services provider for the aerospace sector can be challenging due to various factors. In many instances, a provider of custom fabrication services is chosen based on their ability to provide a low-cost solution. Although cost is a crucial component in the decision-making process, other considerations include the company’s overall capabilities, experience, and quality workmanship. Here, PRV takes a closer look at how aerospace companies can procure a fabrication expert.
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2022
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2022
It’s a little surprising that drones in manufacturing are not as widely used since the global drone market is expected to exceed $15 billion in 2022. Right now, drones in manufacturing account for less than 2% cent of the total drone deployment despite the countless benefits unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) present to several industries. In this post, we take a closer look at how drones can be used in manufacturing along with some of the regulations.
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Jul
2022
With a continued focus on decarbonising the aviation sector using sustainable aviation fuels and battery tech, how close are we to hybrid-electric flight?
Since air traffic is set to increase 5% every year until 2030, it’s not surprising that more companies are looking for ways to make aircraft more sustainable. Rolls-Royce, the world’s second-largest aircraft engine manufacturer, has joined the fray by revealing its new turbogenerator.
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Jul
2022
The continued focus on renewable energy has led researchers to find new and improved long-term energy storage systems. While batteries made from lithium and other minerals have proven useful for energy farms, they are not sustainable, especially on a global scale.
Fortunately, with the continuous investment in research and development, there are potential solutions. These include commercial-scale ‘sand batteries’ from Finland and Switzerland’s 20 million kWh ‘water battery’, which is now operational after 14 years of development.
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Jun
2022
Steel is one of the most common materials, found in almost every industrial sector, from building bridges, factories, and structures to vessels and cars. In construction, the erection of structural steelwork involves the assembly of certain steel components into a frame. The processes include lifting, placing and connecting components which is achieved through bolting or site welding.
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Jun
2022
Space-based solar power has the potential to deliver a continuous supply of energy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which would be an enormous benefit for the world’s energy requirements. While the amount of energy that space-based solar power could collect is staggering, there are some obstacles to overcome. In this article, we take a closer look at space-based solar power and the new 246-foot tower China has built to test such a system.
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Jun
2022
The COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to host engineering exhibitions, expos or any in-person events. Fortunately, the worst is behind us and the 2022 Subcon Show was a reminder of just how important subcontract engineering events can be. With more than 4,000 visitors and over 200 exhibitors, this remarkable event provides the sector with unmatched face-to-face networking, the latest innovations and some of the best business solutions on the market. As with Subcon Shows in the past, PRV Engineering was exhibiting and had the privilege of meeting many interesting people. Here’s a recap of the show and why it is regarded as one of the best networking events for subcontract engineering and manufacturing.
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Jun
2022
For some reason, many people believe that British manufacturing is dead and claim we no longer make anything. While suggesting that Great Britain transformed the industry is perhaps reaching but we know for a fact that we are still producing many products across various sectors. In this article, we look at the story of British manufacturing with some information from Phil Hamlyn Williams, the author of a new book, How Britain Shaped the Manufacturing World.
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Jun
2022
CNC Milling Machines are used to shape metal and other solid materials using specialised cutting tools programmed and managed by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems. The machining process creates a specific part or product with the help of CAD software, short for Computer-Aided Design.
Today, you won’t find many items that haven’t gone through CNC milling machines as most sectors rely on this specialised process. Some examples are cars, aeroplanes, machine parts, moulds for household machines, toys and even prosthetics. All of these are likely to have one or several CNC-machined components.
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2022
With a little under two weeks before the 2022 Subcon Show kicks off at the NEC in Birmingham from 7 – 9 June, PRV Engineering is gearing up for another successful event. While we’ve attended numerous Subcon shows over the years, which have all been brilliant, everyone is anticipating something special in its 45th year.
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