Innovative lightweight design and manufacturing will contribute to lower carbon emissions.
GKN Aerospace engineers in Trollhättan, Sweden, have successfully designed, developed, and delivered a new turbine exhaust module to MTU in Germany as part of the EU-funded Clean Sky-2 EMVAL demonstrator program. The turbine exhaust module is paramount for heat dissipation and performance of an aero-engine and therefore a key component in improving the efficiency.
The module is 20% lighter and can withstand 150°C higher temperatures compared to existing technology, contributing to increased engine efficiency and lower fuel burn.
The EMVAL (Engine Material VALidation) engine demonstrator project includes the development and testing of a new MTU turbine module and a new GKN Aerospace turbine exhaust module, using an existing turbo shaft engine modified as test vehicle. The ground testing of the full-scale engine demonstrator later this year at MTU is a key milestone in validation of the concept.
The module from GKN Aerospace includes a novel lightweight turbine exhaust case (TEC) design with separated thermal and mechanical functionality. It has been produced with extensive use of additive manufacturing (AM). The TEC consists of an inner load carrying structure and aerodynamically shaped vanes (or heat shielding fairings). This concept can withstand higher temperatures than current TEC’s, but it also saves weight as the axial length can be reduced. GKN Aerospace presented a paper on EMVAL and other demonstrator programs at the ICAS conference in Stockholm.
Lars Ellbrant, Technology Program Manager for the exhaust module development at GKN Aerospace said, “This type of demonstrator project is absolutely vital for GKN Aerospace in order to validate our new technologies at high TRL [technology readiness level] (TRL 5-6) using a full engine test together with international partners.”
The aviation industry has agreed to become climate neutral by 2050 and reducing fuel consumption is fundamental to reach this goal. The engines demonstrations made within the European Clean Sky 2 program will validate new solutions for the next generation of ultra-efficient aircraft engines. GKN Aerospace is a core partner in the Clean Sky-2 programs.
Learn about the capabilities of 5G.
About the presentation 5G goes beyond the expansion of broadband capabilities of mobile networks and provides advanced wireless connectivity, private networks, reliable networks with ultra-low latency, built-in privacy, security, ultra-high bandwidth, and 3GPP to provide the highest-level of support for massive Internet of Things (IoT) communications and larger devices such as automated mobile robots (AMR) and guided vehicles (AGV) with positioning accuracy and energy efficiency. Our investigation along with the 5G-ACIA initiative proves that 5G will be the steppingstone for Industrial 4.0 digital modernization of the manufacturing and industrial networks. It’ll enable enterprises to launch new technologies rapidly. 5G also unifies a range of low to high capability devices (i.e., sensors) to heavy machinery which today run on multiple different radio and wired technologies. Verizon shares its experiences and insights how 5G will soon enable state-of-the-art industrial applications with AR/VR, local processing, automated object detection, and motion control through 5G private networks, edge computing, efficient radio and spectrum planning for the right set of industrial applications, and management of the 5G networks.
Babatunde (Tunde) Akindele leads strategy development for Global Network and Technology at Verizon. He's responsible for developing technology strategies to ensure Verizon maintains its network and technology leadership. Akindele has held responsibilities for deal negotiation, growth strategy, strategic planning, corporate venturing, and M&A evaluation within Verizon during the past decade.
Prior to Verizon, Akindele worked with IXL Center, where he helped Fortune 100 corporations develop strategies and commercialize innovative business concepts. He previously held regional leadership role in a multinational telecommunication provider in Nigeria, successfully designing sales expansion strategies and leading significant business turnaround initiatives.
He sits on the advisory board of the Global Innovation Management Institute, and he's the North America Co-Chair of the GSMA 5G IoT for Manufacturing Forum. Akindele is passionate about leadership, is a leadership trainer / coach, and a frequent speaker at innovation management and VC events. In addition, he spends time mentoring startups and small businesses.
About the company Verizon Communications Inc. is a holding company that engages in the provision of communications, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. It operates through the Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business) segments. The consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wireline communications services and products. The business segment offers wireless and wireline communications services and products; video and data services; corporate networking solutions; security and managed network services; local and long distance voice services; and network access to deliver various Internet of Things (IoT) services and products.
Learn about the evolving world of industrial automation.
About the presentation We’ve never talked about industrial automation as much as we have in 2022. Yet most manufacturing plants in North America have little to no automation. There’s a simple reason why many manufacturers can’t profitably automate their production: automation technology was developed (and priced) for high-throughput manufacturing. Most North American manufacturers with high-mix production and volumes less than a few thousand units simply don’t have the scale to earn back the steep investment traditional automation technologies command. Today’s industrial automation technology is complex to evaluate and integrate. Most manufactured products are unique to the manufacturer and often require unique production equipment. In other words, most industrial automation is a non-productized market requiring custom solutions. If access to automation technology is limited to those who can afford premium engineering services or customized integrations, incumbent component manufacturers aren’t under any pressure to democratize technology. The result? A status quo benefits current industry participants but leaves most manufacturers (the ones who would benefit from technology democratization) behind. All industries go through phases from complex, to democratized, and back again. One example is computers. We went from complex mainframes in the 1960s and 70s, to much simpler PCs in the early 2000s. We’re now slowly moving toward another complexification phase with quantum computers. At each phase, new giants emerged, and some were left behind. As cloud technology, robotics, and machine vision converge, industrial automation is initiating its own phase of democratization and ushering in new players. That’s good news for the automation industry and high-mix manufacturers
Meet your presenter Etienne Lacroix is a business leader and entrepreneur with deep experience building and turning around engineering-intensive businesses. He’s the founder and CEO of Vention. Before Vention, he spent five years at McKinsey & Co. as an associate partner with the operations and product development practices. In this role, he led enterprise-wide strategic, operational, and turnaround programs at global industrial and high-tech companies. Before joining McKinsey, he held various positions in product management, product development, and supply-chain operations at General Electric as part of the technical leadership program. Lacroix holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the École de Technologie Supérieure.
About the company Vention helps innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention’s online-first, manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.
Featuring two entirely new models, the Sept. 22 product launch expands on technology in existing machines and introduces new features.
CASE Construction Equipment plans to launch two entirely new excavator models, a new operator interface with new control customizations/configurations, improved engine performance and hydraulics all drive greater performance and operational gains.
CASE Construction Equipment will reveal its new E Series excavator models in North America Sept. 22 at CaseCE.com/ESeries.
The rollout features seven new models—including two entirely new excavators— and focuses on enhancing the operator experience, delivering greater productivity, operator satisfaction and operational efficiency.
New features (and models) that will help drive the more complete operator experience include:
Visit CaseCE.com/ESeries to find details about the excavator launch, including the new CASE E Series excavator model lineup, full machine information, spec sheets, videos and more.
The addition of GeoSLAM is expected to expand and accelerate FARO’s market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space.
FARO Technologies, Inc, a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, acquires UK-based GeoSLAM, a provider of mobile scanning solutions with proprietary high-productivity simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) software to create 3D models for use in Digital Twin applications. Founded in 2012, the addition of GeoSLAM is expected to expand and accelerate FARO’s market growth opportunity in the mobile scanning space. “We are thrilled to add GeoSLAM’s handheld 3D scanning technology to our portfolio of cutting-edge data capture solutions,” says Michael Burger, FARO President and CEO. “FARO now offers the industry’s broadest set of 4D data capture solutions, including 3600 camera-based images, mobile scanning and stationary high-accuracy laser scanning, allowing customers to balance the need for accuracy, speed and detail depending on their requirements. These capture technologies provide the foundation for our 4D digital reality-based SaaS offering that will allow customers to access multiple 4D data sources for visualization and analysis through a single user experience. We welcome the GeoSLAM team to our FARO family.” “Joining with FARO represents the next step in the growth of GeoSLAM and the establishment of mobile mapping as a driver for growth in the way businesses map and understand their spaces,” adds Andy Parr, GeoSLAM CEO. “Both companies share a vision of the importance of mobile scanning in the burgeoning digital reality capture market.” GeoSLAM reported approximately $16.7 Million in revenue with 18% EBITDA in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is calculated as net income/loss before interest (income) expense, net, income tax expense (benefit), foreign exchange rate variance, and depreciation and amortization. The transaction closed on September 1, 2022, funded with available cash reserves and equity consideration.