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5 Oct 2018

New Amphibious Combat Vehicle Tried And Tested

October 5, 2018
Defence, Engineering, Military, New Technology, Plating Services

BAE Systems has been a trusted supplier to the US Marine Corps for more than 70 years. Their most recent engineering accomplishment is the next-gen ACV 1.1 Amphibious Combat Vehicle. Set to replace the current range of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs), the new vehicle offers improved survivability.

This particular combat vehicle was designed from scratch to meet the real mission challenges of deploying Marines from ship to shore. The ACV 1.1 is a combination of the long history between BAE Systems’ amphibious legacy and Iveco Defence Vehicles’. Together, they have produced more than 30 000 multi-purpose armoured vehicles with the latest variant a certain standout.

28 Sep 2018

Waterjet Cutting Essentials

September 28, 2018
5 Axis Machining, CNC Machining, Engineering, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Waterjet Cutting

The evolution of hydro-abrasive waterjet cutting has been remarkable and is one of the most effective methods of machining. There is no heat affected zone (HAZ), the small cutting widths and omni-directional cutting means we can machine virtually any material with high precision and accuracy. As a result, waterjet cutting produces a much-improved product finish with little to no secondary processing needed.

Advanced technology and methods make waterjet cutting far more environmentally friendly. So much so that the dust, chippings or gas produced with other cutting methods do not occur. There is also no need to change tool heads, blades or lubricants for each type of material which means machining time is greatly reduced.

This highly versatile cutting method produces much less waste than other forms of cutting which allows for more diverse design. The ability to cut more intricate designs and patterns offers

3 Aug 2018

3D Printing Houses For Mars Colony

August 3, 2018
3D Printing, Aerospace, Engineering, Fabrication, New Technology, News, Robotics

We see the benefits of 3D printing all the time from manufacturing, medical, the fashion industry to prototyping and production. With construction in mind and large-scale 3d printers, it is now possible to think about bigger projects. There’s no doubt that that additive manufacturing is an ideal building solution for creating models in architecture.

With that in mind, 3D printing has made headlines once again. This time though, it’s not a 3D printed house in your neighbourhood unless you live on Mars. We take a closer look at how the 3D printed habitat challenge from NASA and their partners have developed. If you are remotely interested in aerospace design, engineering and space exploration, you should really watch these videos.

24 Jul 2018

CNC Machining: Industrial Applications And Benefits

July 24, 2018
3D Printing, 5 Axis Machining, Auto Industry, CNC Machining, Engineering, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, PRV Engineering, Railway Industry, Waterjet Cutting

We can all agree that there aren’t many products we use in everyday life that does not involve CNC machining. From cars, planes, household machines and appliances to medical parts and toys, all go through a CNC machine at some point during production.

Computer Numerically Controlled or CNC machining has become more versatile then ever. The number of axis has increased and the types of machines now available mean that increasingly smaller and more intricate parts are manufactured using a CNC machine. The development of CNC Machining has truly revolutionised the manufacturing industry.

It’s not just CNC machines making waves, further advances like

1 Jun 2018

Zunum Aero Hybrid Electric Plane A Future Revelation

June 1, 2018
Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, New Technology, Subcon Show

The electric vehicle industry is forever growing and now reaching the aviation world with start-up, Zunum Aero. The Boeing and JetBlue-backed company plans to launch their hybrid electric plane by 2022 flying 12 passengers 500 miles. Ambitious maybe but according to reports, Zunum Aero is well on the way to achieving their goal.

Earlier this month JetSuite signed up as the launch customer for Zunum’s first hybrid electric plane. The Southern California charter air service announced a deal to

25 May 2018

Silver Plating, Busbars and Specialist Coatings

May 25, 2018
Busbars, Electroplating, Engineering, Investing, Plating Services, Powder Coating, PRV Engineering, Subcon Show

Tin and silver plating are essential for components designed to carry heavy electrical currents such as Busbars. It’s believed that silver is the best metal for conducting electricity making it a popular choice for electronics and semiconductors.

At PRV Engineering, we provide a high quality painted finish to very exacting standards. Our plating facility is testament to how we operate in terms of quality finish and zero tolerance on rejects. There is no better way of controlling quality than by doing it yourself which is exactly what we do.

18 May 2018

Subcon Show 2018: Join PRV Engineering At Stand E19

May 18, 2018
Engineering, Exhibitions, Fabrication, Investing, Manufacturing, News, Plating Services, PRV Engineering, Railway Industry, Steel Fabrication, Subcon Show, Supply Chain

Subcon Show 2018 is mere weeks away and this year may be the biggest event yet. UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show will run alongside The Engineering Expo, a free to attend 3-day educational program.

Thursday 5 June sees the 2018 Subcon show kick off at the Birmingham NEC displaying the best of British manufacturing. Network with top industry leaders and international suppliers looking to help UK manufacturers optimise their supply chain strategies.

11 May 2018

Flying Taxis: Uber Signs With NASA And The US Army

May 11, 2018
Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering, Military, New Technology

What does Uber have in common with NASA and the US Army? Well, nothing really besides the new partnership for developing commercial flying taxis by 2023. The new UberAir service wants to launch electric flying taxis within the next five years and working with NASA and the US Army may just realise those ambitions.

6 Apr 2018

NASA’s Supersonic Jet Without The Boom

April 6, 2018
Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, New Technology, News, PRV Engineering

Aviation and aerospace technology has been at the forefront since the Concorde but now, there’s this. A supersonic jet that could travel at 1513 km/h (940 mph) considerably shortening commercial flight times. NASA has signed a deal with Lockheed Martin to develop a supersonic “X-plane” that could break the sound barrier but with one major difference – no sonic boom.

30 Mar 2018

Reasons Why Modular Construction Is The Future

March 30, 2018
Construction, Engineering, Fabrication, Installation and Maintenance, Manufacturing, Steel Fabrication

Modular construction is the process where prefabricated buildings are constructed off-site and then later delivered for assembly. If you think small homes or large apartment blocks, you’d be correct on both accounts. Modular buildings are all around us and particularly popular with hotels and student residences due to the associated advantages. For the most part, the same stringent building processes apply but with two major differences; lower construction costs and projects can be completed in nearly half the time.

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New Amphibious Combat Vehicle Tried And Tested

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3D Printing Houses For Mars Colony

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Zunum Aero Hybrid Electric Plane A Future Revelation

Silver Plating, Busbars and Specialist Coatings

Subcon Show 2018: Join PRV Engineering At Stand E19

Flying Taxis: Uber Signs With NASA And The US Army

NASA’s Supersonic Jet Without The Boom

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