UTC Aerospace Systems awards Aeronamic contract for the manufacture of high-speed titanium rotors

Almelo, The Netherlands, May 14th, 2013 – Innovative Dutch aircraft subsystem designer and manufacturer Aeronamic has signed a first agreement for the production and delivery of high- speed titanium rotors for UTC Aerospace Systems in Windsor Locks (CT, USA). Manufacturing engineering, production and special processes like balancing, overspeed testing and fluid penetrant inspection all take place at the company’s main production facility in Almelo, The Netherlands.

“Our continued investments in the research and development of manufacturing technologies has resulted in an unrivaled performance-sheet when it comes to top quality production at short put-through times and competitive pricing. Being awarded this contract by a leading global aerospace company really underlines Aeronamic’s vision on lean management and the importance of production and process optimization”, says Reinoud Siezen, Vice President Business Development at Aeronamic.

Aeronamic is a Dutch company with state-of-the-art capabilities from advanced CAD/CAM/ CAE and CFD systems to robotic machining, distinguished by Centers of Excellence for centrifugal and axial turbine wheels and housings. This year, the company celebrates 25 years on the cutting edge of high technology.

Aeronamic actively participates in programs such as the Airbus A350 and the Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning II and focuses on production and development of critical (sub)systems and components, investing highly in innovative, future proof and greener ways of power and air management onboard aircraft.