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Aerospace Manufacturing Cybersecurity is More than Classified Design

Given the increasing threat from aerospace manufacturing cybersecurity, the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced a new approach to protecting critical information.

September 10, 2020

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5 Top Trends in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Here are five key trends that appear poised for significant focus and investment in 2020 on the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.

March 23, 2020

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5 Steps to Building A High Value Digital Ecosystem for Manufacturing

McKinsey has been giving heavy emphasis to the need to forming a digital B2B ecosystem in MRO and manufacturing. One of the points stressed was the importance and value of creating a digital ecosystem that spans the entire supply chain.

February 27, 2020

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Create a Digital Ecosystem by Taking a Cue from the Tech Giants

Continue reading to see how existing digital platforms provided by the tech giants could be a potential threat to the spare parts business that many Aerospace & Defense manufacturers have come to rely upon as part of their business model. This post will explore the merit of this prediction and what steps can be taken to minimize this threat as part of a digital transformation strategy.

January 10, 2020

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How to Use Digitization to Align Technology Adoption with Strategic

LNS Research analyst Matthew Littlefield recently wrote a blog on the digital transformation at Lockheed Martin. Its F-35 fighter jet program is a good example of how to use digitization to align technology adoption with strategic objectives.

September 28, 2019

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A New Era for Space Exploration

The closure of the U.S. Space Shuttle program in 2011 seemed like the end of an era. Yet since then, the sector has experienced a renaissance. A major stepping stone to the achievement of this goal is the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway. The Lunar Gateway will function as a lunar-orbit space station, a solar-powered communications hub, science laboratory, short-term habitation module, and holding area for rovers and other craft.

July 16, 2019

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How Genealogy and Serialization is Eased in Digital Manufacturing

Digital Manufacturing is a prevailing trend in aerospace and defense manufacturing. It has risen in importance due to growing requirements for genealogy, traceability, and serialization.

March 13, 2019

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Preparing for the Commercial Aerospace Boom

Numbers indicate that the commercial aerospace industry is on the rise. Continue reading to learn how aerospace is skyrocketing.

January 21, 2019

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Defense Spending Upswing Ahead

Global defense spending is in an upswing due to geopolitical expansion. Continue reading to see how this trend aligns with the digital thread.

January 14, 2019

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Virgin Galactic Success Foreshadows a New Space Race

Virgin Atlantic's most recent venture into space signifies a movement toward elevated space travel, space freight, or space tourism. Continue reading to learn more about the new space race.

January 07, 2019