Podcasts about gkn aerospace

On the final Additive Insight episode of the year, TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths and Group Content Manager Sam Davies get together to discuss the biggest trends and developments in AM over the last 12 months. They discuss: - Why Nano Dimension is acquiring both Desktop Metal & markforged, as well as the pressure Nano faces from a vocal shareholder. - BMW's successful application of additive manufacturing, with more than 400,000 parts now being 3D printed per year. - The rise, fall and rise again of Shapeways as two of the original co-founders revive the brand in the wake of its bankruptcy this summer. - Increased investment in the aerospace and defence sectors, with the likes of GKN Aerospace and GE Aerospace pumping tens and hundreds of millions into its AM efforts. - Forward AM's insolvency filing and where the company goes next. - And their personal highlights covering the AM sector.

El dólar y el rendimiento de los bonos del Tesoro se mantienen cerca de máximos de varios meses el lunes, por expectativas de que la Reserva Federal ralentice su ritmo de flexibilización monetaria, mientras que las acciones mundiales bajan en su mayoría antes de que Nvidia publique sus resultados esta semana. Se espera que los planes del presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de reducir los impuestos y aumentar los aranceles estimulen la inflación y reduzcan el margen de la Reserva Federal para rebajar los tipos de interés. El rendimiento de los bonos opera cerca de máximos de varios meses, reforzado por las apuestas de recortes menos agresivos de la Fed. En Bolsas europeas, la británica Melrose Industries avanza un 7,7% después de que la propietaria del fabricante de piezas aeroespaciales GKN Aerospace informara de un aumento del 7% en los ingresos del cuatrimestre finalizado el 31 de octubre. El inversor tecnológico neerlandés Prosus subía un 2,2% tras su informe de resultados. Esta hora tenemos análisis con Jorge González, de Tressis.

Is it truly the end of document as we know it? Bryan Bauw, COO of Pico MES thinks so and on this episode of Workforce 4.0, Ann Wyatt is in conversation on Bryan on how the future of work is being drastically changed through the adaption of technology for the dreaded documentation process. Bryan also shares his journey from starting as an industrial engineer to becoming a prominent figure on the manufacturing scene, the evolution and digitalization of manufacturing and the role of AI in the future of our favorite industry sector. In This Episode:-03:27 The Evolution of Manufacturing and Technology -07:20 Teaching and Networking in Manufacturing -11:05 Digitization in Manufacturing: The Future is Now -20:18 The Evolution of Automation Systems -21:24 Exploring the Differences: Automation vs. Robotics -22:53 AI in Manufacturing: Current and Future Applications -28:02 Industrial Automation and Robotics: Practical Implementations -31:46 Balancing Standardization and Innovation More About Bryan Bauw:Bryan Bauw is Chief Operating Officer of Pico MES, a software startup that helps manufacturers improve their productivity. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Alabama and a Strategic Advisor to venture-backed manufacturing startups. Bryan has nearly two decades of experience leading advanced manufacturing teams and product development in high-growth businesses, startups and VC investments.Prior to joining Pico MES, Bryan was Head of Manufacturing and Partner at Prime Movers Lab, Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Technology and General Manager at Collins Aerospace and held various manufacturing and business roles at GKN Aerospace. To learn more about Bryan, connect with him here.

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer explores the intersection of culture and neuroscience, focusing on BTFA and its impact at GKN Aerospace. The guests include David Bovis, creator of the BTFA model; Levent Turk, who has extensive experience in Lean Transformations; and Edwin van den Berg, the VP of the Lean Academy at GKN Aerospace. The episode emphasizes the role of leadership in shaping company culture, particularly in manufacturing. The guests discuss how BTFA, by understanding and managing human behaviors, can transform culture and engage employees, enhancing performance and success in the manufacturing industry. They stress the importance of balancing logic with emotional understanding and how leadership styles significantly impact team success and company culture. The success of BTFA at GKN Aerospace is a testament to its effectiveness in bridging gaps in understanding people, processes, and systems within the manufacturing sector. Key Takeaways Introduction of the BTFA model (Believe, Think, Feel, Act) in manufacturing culture Individual journeys and experiences of the guests in the manufacturing industry Impact of neuroscience on understanding human behavior and its influence on company culture Role of leadership in shaping and forming company culture Implementation of the BTFA model in lean leadership and change management Challenges and successes in implementing the BTFA model in manufacturing organizations Importance of understanding servant leadership and the brain's role in driving successful change Recommendations for fostering a deeper understanding of human behavior and change management in the manufacturing industry Emphasis on the significance of language, beliefs, and emotions in shaping company culture Chapters David Bovis' Journey (00:00:01) David Bovis discusses his 37-year journey in the manufacturing industry, from hands-on roles to shaping manufacturing culture and strategy. Levent Turk's Journey (00:02:53) Levent Turk shares his 37-year career at Toyota, lean transformation roles at leading automotive OEMs, and his pursuit of creating a high-performance culture. Edwin van den Berg's Journey (00:04:17) Edwin van den Berg describes his 26-year career development from chief design engineer to lean methodology involvement at Royal Philips and leadership at GKN Aerospace. Introduction to BTFA Model (00:23:11) David Bovis explains the BTFA model, emphasizing its role in bringing knowledge around the people piece up to the same level as processes and systems in the manufacturing industry. Neuroscience and BTFA Model (00:24:27) Explanation of how neuroscience has filled the gap in understanding human behavior, leading to the development of the BTFA model. Believe, Think, Feel, Act (00:26:13) Detailed explanation of the BTFA model and its components: believe, think, feel, and act, and how they influence behavior. Leadership and Company Culture (00:35:13) Discussion on the vital role of leadership in shaping and forming company culture, especially in the manufacturing industry. Impact of BTFA at GKN (00:47:14) Explanation of the impact of the BTFA model on the culture at GKN, including the before and after scenario and the overall impact of BTFA. Believe, Think, Feel, Act (00:47:29) Introduction to the BTFA model and its impact on leadership mindset and change management in manufacturing. Implementing Lean Operating Model (00:48:22) Using the PDCA approach and discussing the success and failure of change management programs. Behavioral Based Safety (00:50:39) Using BTFA to address safety culture and behavioral changes in manufacturing. Shift in Leadership Mindset (00:52:42) Transformation of leadership beliefs and mindset towards effective change management. Psychological Aspects of Change Management (00:58:58) Discussion on the psychological impact of change and the role of BTFA in addressing it. Challenges in Implementing BTFA (01:03:22) Challenges faced in implementing BTFA and changing the language and mindset in the manufacturing industry. BTFA as a Common Language (01:08:03) BTFA as a common language for business and culture, similar to the universality of mathematics. Learning through Animation (01:11:14) Encouraging manufacturers to embrace animation for learning and discussing emotions and beliefs. Know Thyself (01:12:05) Understanding oneself through neuroscience to enhance personal and professional growth. Choosing Emotions (01:14:15) Empowering oneself to choose emotions and understanding the brain's workings through the BTFA model. Guest LinkedIn Profiles: David Bovis Levent Turk Edwin van den Berg BTFA from Dux in a Roe A big shoutout to Speroni, the leader in tool management systems. 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In this episode, David is joined by Philip Holt, who has over 30 years of experience in working with industry giants such as GKN Aerospace, Phillips, Gillette, and Travelport. He has built a reputation for being a global expert in Lean thinking, but also in lean doing and in lean being. Leading Lean by Living Lean, which is also the title of his new book Philip explains how to use Lean tools to improve the workplace and the chances of success. He does this by sharing several real-world examples. KEY TAKEAWAYS Making the workplace better for your people your business performs better. Lean is not about reducing the number of employees. You need to address people´s fear of losing their job and show them what is in it for them e.g., less need to work late. Engagement is essential, if someone feels threatened by a change, they will resist it. The tools aren´t the end game, business improvement is the end game. Lean enables you to build strategies and engage everyone in delivering them. Lean works for every kind of business and process. When introducing technology focus on the people engaging in that technology. BEST MOMENTS‘It´s about respect for people and engaging those people in making results better,' ‘Standardize the ways of working, where we know the solution.' ‘We´ve got to keep the humanity in how we deploy it (AI)' EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/philipholthttps://leadingwithlean.com/  Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/leading-lean-by-living-lean-with-philip-holt/id1444154403?i=1000574562273 Philip Holt Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Philip-Holt/author/B06WD2G1VB Clifton Strengths - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx https://kaizen.com GUEST BIO Philip is the founder and Managing Director of Leading with Lean, a Consultancy Service which provides companies with a People-centred approach to Business Transformation. Until late 2023, he was Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence at GKN Aerospace, the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 Aerospace supplier and previously Vice President, Continuous Improvement & Intelligent Automation at Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform. Prior to that he held a number of senior Lean Leadership roles within Royal Philips, most notably Head of Continuous Improvement for Philips, Head of Continuous Improvement for the Consumer Lifestyle sector, and Head of Operational Excellence, Accounting Operations. Philip was the lead author of the Philips Lean Excellence Model. Philip has over 30 years of business experience in leadership roles spanning the customer value chain, in Industry Leading Companies such as GKN Aerospace, Philips, Gillette, and Travelport. During this time he has built up an impressive reputation in Lean Leadership practices and is a regular speaker at industry conferences. He studied at Manchester Metropolitan University, Warwick Business School, and the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School). Leading Lean by Living Lean: Changing how you lead, not who you are; is his third book, following the Axiom 2020 Business Book Awards Bronze Medal winner, The Simplicity of Lean: Defeating Complexity; Delivering Excellence and the success of Leading with Lean: An Experience-based guide to Leading a Lean Transformation. ABOUT THE SHOWPeople with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOSTDavid Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDITPenny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils  CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurposeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334

Jim Drew, Reporter St. Louis Business Journal joins Tom Ackerman and Carol Daniel discussing Boeing lawsuit blaming UK investment company for planned closer of supplier GKN Aerospace.     (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

3 Companies Rising on Good News for Tuesday 18th April 2023 1. Velocity Composites #VEL - Major milestone achieved at new Alabama facility Velocity Composites plc announce the successful manufacture of the first composite production kits from its new advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama, US. The manufacture of the first production kits is a major milestone at the site which was built to support the five-year Work Package Agreement that was announced in December 2022 with GKN Aerospace in the United States. The agreement is expected to be worth in excess of US$100 million in revenue over five years, with the Customer confirming strong end user demand for its parts into 2024. 2. CAP-XX Limited #CPX - CAP-XX Achieves PSW from Continental Automotive CAP-XX Limited announces that Continental Automotive GmbH, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, has granted the PSW (Part Submission Warrant) to CAP-XX, following the Company's successful completion of Continental's PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). The two companies previously signed a Sourcing Agreement for CAP-XX to supply its DMT220 prismatic supercapacitors in the volumes needed from 2024 through 2030 for a key Continental automotive program. CAP-XX has now completed the stringent quality audit for this agreement. 3. N4 Pharma #N4P PLC - siRNA update Nigel Theobald, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented: "We are very pleased with the EGFR results which show excellent knockdown of the siRNA along with a very clear dose response curve and believe this shows how well suited Nuvec® is for working with siRNA."

A Mechanical Engineering graduate with specialisation in Operations from Cranfield University. Experienced in workflow and supply chain modelling through softwares like AnyLogic and Witness. Collaborated with global companies such as GKN Aerospace for simulating their manufacturing processes and generating insights for them. Possesses good communication skills, collaborative in nature and passionate about the field of Operations Management and Network Design for Supply Chains. https://www.linkedin.com/in/souryadeep-mazumder-59373293/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pencilsandpistons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pencilsandpistons/support

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #460 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Philip Holt. He is currently Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence at GKN Aerospace, the world's leading multi-technology Tier 1 Aerospace supplier, and has over 30 years of business experience in leadership roles spanning the customer value chain, in industry-leading Companies also including Philips, Gillette, and Travelport. He is the author of three Lean Leadership books:  Leading with Lean: An Experience-based guide to Leading a Lean Transformation The Simplicity of Lean: Defeating Complexity; Delivering Excellence Leading Lean by Living Lean: Changing how you Lead, not who you are You can learn more at Philip's website. Today, we discuss topics and questions including: Your “Lean origin story?” “Thought I knew what Lean was” How did visiting Japan help? Kaikaku — breakthrough improvement vs. continuous improvement Systemic view of Lean / TPS – can't grab just pieces True North?? How to define that? What are some of the ways in which people overcomplicate Lean? Overcomplicating problem solving? Six Sigma… A3? Start at the most simple form of problem solving  How do you describe Lean simply? How do you define “transformation”? When it's fully aligned with the strategy of the company… What “transformational results” would you expect to see? Zero Accidents goal – the Heinrich Triangle Unlearning the old way so we can lead in a Lean way? The personal benefits of Lean at work and life?? What is a “life in balance”?? What does that mean to you? Using lean tools at home? Push vs. pull for information?? The podcast is sponsored by Stiles Associates, now in their 30th year of business. They are the go-to Lean recruiting firm serving the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare industries. Learn more. This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network. 

Lee's guest in this episode is Phillip Holt, author, operational excellence guru and senior Vice President at GKN Aerospace and a Board Member of the Operational Excellence Society. He studied Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University and Management at the Wharton School of Pennsylvania and the University of Warwick, was an engineer at Gillette and led the Lean Deployment worldwide at Philips for over twelve years. He achieved Lean Master status and has authored two books, Leading With Lean and his latest, The Simplicity of Lean.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Lean Leader means someone who is focused on making their organisation have the biggest positive impact on its workers and customers. A lean business model focuses on improving processes across the value stream in order to eliminate waste and deliver optimised value to the customer. To change an organisation to a lean model you have to concentrate on change in the culture and behaviour within the value stream. The pandemic has helped destroy the myth that if someone sits at a desk for 50 hours a week they are productive. A lean model allows all employees involved to feel positive about the impact they are having.   BEST MOMENTS   ‘We talk about work life balance a lot but for me I don't like that term. For me it's about having a life in balance.' – Phillip ‘I started to realise that as I was there for those two weeks that we were changing some parameters, we were changing a process, characteristics. We weren't changing the value stream behaviour.' – Phillip ‘I think that people don't look in the mirror first, they look out the window at other people' – Lee ‘We want to make GKN aerospace and this industry far better from an operational excellence perspective.' - Phillip VALUABLE RESOURCES Business Problems Solved Podcast          ABOUT THE HOST   For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material. Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.   CONTACT METHOD   You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aerospace industry was rocked in 2020 and nobody went unscathed. While many focused on Boeing, Airbus the bigger companies, very few talked about the little guys. How has the lower middle market fared, and what does 2021 have in store for them? Who will bounce back and who is in danger? In this episode, Managing Director of Patriot Industrial Partners, Alex Krutz shares his outlook for the small and middle-market players.  In this episode, Managing Director of Patriot Industrial Partners, Alex Krutz shares his outlook on the lower middle market.  "Watching a hurricane come on down you is scary, but eventually, it passes and it's time to rebuild." -Craig Picken Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode  The unique challenge faced by small businesses Smaller companies are typically less likely to receive loans than their larger counterparts which puts many at greater risk. What lower production volumes mean for lower middle-market companies In the past, when volumes were higher, bigger businesses would source parts from multiple suppliers to curb risks. Now that the demand is low, having more than one supplier is a cost many aren't willing to bear.  The next step for small companies Small businesses might not be able to get traditional loans from banks, but that doesn't mean it's the end of the road. Now is the time to get creative with other lenders and investors.   Guest Bio -  Alex Krutz is the Managing Director of Patriot Industrial Partners, an Aerospace and Defense advisory firm that elevates business performance by focusing on manufacturing strategy, value creation, and business transformation.  He has been a consultant for Boeing, Tier 1's, and Tier 2's on operational turnarounds and private equity groups on value creation planning and execution.  Previous to starting Patriot Industrial Partners, Alex worked for Raytheon Technologies, GKN Aerospace, and various aerospace & defense businesses in roles of general management, operations, supply chain, and program management. His experience spans across Engines, APUs, structures, composites, and large complex assembly business operations.   To find out more, visit: http://www.patriotindustrialpartners.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/company/patriot-industrial-partners  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkrutz   You can also email Alex at alex.krutz@patriotindustrialpartners.com   Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM's, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.  Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.

Laura Ely is the leader of ADDvisor Services for the Barnes Global Advisors. Prior to this, she was responsible for the build out of a new team focused on the maturation of laser/wire deposition for Titanium aerostructures at GKN Aerospace. She joins the show to talk about her journey in the Additive Manufacturing industry and we focus on how to build diverse and highly functional teams within the space. https://www.barnesglobaladvisors.com/

A few months ago, Airbus and Boeing were working day and night to increase production to reduce a record order backlog. Today the picture is different. Dr Simon Weeks, Chief Technology Officer at the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), tells MTD that new opportunities for world-class subbies will open up as primes insist on even higher KPIs, and firms can still apply for many aerospace programmes, some with funding. By Will Stirling What is the outlook for civil aerospace manufacturing since the Covid-19 crisis? In the peak of the crisis flying reduced by more than 90%. The knock-on to manufacturing has been rapid. Propulsion has been hit especially hard because the power-by-the-hour model means they’re only paid when aircraft fly. There is an immediate reaction in the supply chain because of collapsed demand for both new parts and spares, as there is very little maintenance activity. We can assume there will be a high number of orders cancelled. When can we expect the industry to recover? It will probably take two years for orders to recover to 90% of the highest level in recent years. The market has been growing around 4.5% per year on average; when will growth recover back to this level – my estimate would be in five-years. People will remain cautious or fearful of travelling, so this will be a slow recovery. Will airlines operate their older aircraft for longer? The driver for replacing old stock was fuel efficiency. There is a lower incentive to replace aircraft when the fuel price is so low. In some cases, airlines are retiring their older aircraft, such as Boeing 767 and 757 fleets, meaning new aircraft could be needed if demand returns. But when the capacity won’t be there, some airlines unfortunately will not survive. What positives can aerospace subcontractors look forward to in the next 24 months? The OEM ‘majors’ want to make their supply chains more competitive. We are hearing they are putting pressure on their supply chains to save costs. As ever, it’s about the focus on quality, cost and delivery. You need to be good at all three and invest in opportunities. There will be a price squeeze but this will create opportunities for those that can respond – for the best companies you could say there will be more opportunities as existing suppliers struggle. The ATI supports companies investing in technology to help them transform, we have found the companies that do this have received enormous benefits. An example is Spirit AeroSystems in Prestwick. From an ATI and government-funded programme, it developed a low-cost composite manufacturing technology and won the spoiler contract for Airbus A320s. They set up a new production line and a modern, automated composites facility. There are other stories like that, and we want companies to talk to us to help achieve their ambitions. How does Covid-19 and lower orders effect these programmes? There will still be aircraft orders to justify technology investment, yes. Orders will fall, but if you have a long horizon they will return. Suppliers need to be nimble and committed. Technology is a very important lever to transform your business in both the physical and digital space. The UK has been slow compared to other countries, and it is critical that companies up their game. For small companies it is really hard to understand which digital technologies can benefit their business, but there are people to help them navigate this, such as the Catapult centres and ATI – we’ll do our best to help anybody. What aerospace programmes are suitable for SMEs? I chair a programme called NATEP. That has been very important in getting smaller companies into some aerospace programmes. We have monthly funding calls too. We look to form groups or clusters of companies with a range of capabilities that could access a project – with others they can make a stronger offer. We’ve helped build those clusters. The future: What new technologies and materials should engineering companies plan for the future aerospace market? The composite content of future aircraft is rapidly growing, for light weighting. The Boeing 777x has all-composite wings, as does the Airbus A350. Future models will have mainly composite wings but also fuselage panels, pylons and structures. If you are already supplying parts to wings and fuselages consider whether some components, like fastenings and brackets, could be made from composites too. It is difficult to substantially change in-service aircraft, but for planes like the A320 in production, some of these parts will be replaced in the current cycle. Cabin interiors are replaced three times in the life of one aircraft, so look at interior mouldings and fittings, and also seating. The Wing of Tomorrow is a group of programmes run by Airbus, GKN Aerospace and ATI for developing the next generation of wings. Much is around ‘productionising’ technology, increasing the production rate and automating manufacture and assembly. There are opportunities here not just for components in wings but for companies that make automation equipment, and for building suitable integrated automation solutions. There is also a lot of interest in urban aviation and shorter range flying that will potentially use electric propulsion systems. The technology is a little way off – programmes are running now, but it will be perhaps five years – but it is coming. Here, the businesses will look more like high end automotive firms than traditional aviation, a luxury segment. There are details of this in our strategy. A battery powered aircraft made by ZeroAvia flew from Cranfield University in June, which is working towards a hydrogen fuel cell powered system. Rolls-Royce has an electric aircraft demonstrator called ACCEL. What about more UK content – is that rising, given the economic circumstances? We are working with Airbus colleagues, and separately with Rolls-Royce, to work out how they can bring more UK suppliers into these programmes. Rolls has a huge efficient engine programme, UltraFan, that we are supporting, looking at how we can develop a bigger UK supply base. For both programmes, the ultimate market application will probably be further out now than was planned for. Cheaper aviation fuel to some extent defers the pressure on airlines to acquire better engines, but companies like Rolls-Royce will flow down the latest technology into new products to enhance them despite the current climate, so UltraFan will sustain. How can firms learn about new aerospace supplier opportunities? There is a new ATI report on cabin interiors. The UK produces a high proportion of global cabin seating market. Suppliers should talk to companies like Safran and Collins Aerospace, two of the market leaders. There are over 300 projects on ATI’s books, so SMEs must look these up.

On Episode 6, Han Lien, current Senior Marketing Manager at Ingram Micro, has had no shortage of experiences. He's worked at Target, Allergan, GKN Aerospace, founded his own company, Morale Agency, and now finds himself at Ingram Micro. Han touches on setting a foundation for his career through his experiences even before college, the work that goes into founding your own company, the incredible value of failure and risk, importance of time and patience, and finding the right journey for yourself. Tune in to hear the full conversation!

We welcome Philip Holt, Vice President of Operational Excellence at GKN Aerospace, for a conversation.  We start off the program discussing Philip’s two books, “Leading with Lean” and “The Simplicity of Lean”; the latter having won the Bronze Medal in the Axiom Book Awards.  We take a walk in Philip’s shoes for a spell and follow his journey.  It starts with Philip gaining his Undergraduate Degree in Polymer Engineering and afterwards working at a tier-1 automotive supplier.  He then moved on to Gillette where he helped to manufacture plastic componentry before moving on to Supply Chain and Procurement.  After almost five-years in Gillette, he landed a position at Philips where he started in Continuous Improvement before becoming Head of Operational Excellence.  After twelve years at Philips, being based in the Netherlands, he took his present position at GKN Aerospace as Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence. Come take a stroll along Philip’s journey… Host: Joseph Paris, Founder of the;  XONITEK Group of Companies,  Operational Excellence Society & Readiness Institute Guest: Philip Holt Philip Holt is Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, at GKN Aerospace and a Board Member of the Operational Excellence Society. He studied Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University and Management at the Wharton School of Pennsylvania and the University of Warwick, was an engineer at Gillette and led the Lean Deployment worldwide at Philips for over twelve years. He achieved Lean Master status and has summarized his 30+ years of experience and insights into Lean Leadership in his previous book Leading with Lean and his most recent book, The Simplicity of Lean. Books: Leading With Lean Leading with Lean; https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Lean-experience-based-leading-transformation/dp/9462761442/ The Simplicity Of Lean The Simplicity of Lean; https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Lean-Complexity-Delivering-Excellence-ebook/dp/B087GD4BT6/  

Anna has two decades of global leadership experience in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Before joining Boeing, she was Senior Vice President Business Transformation, leading GKN's business improvement plan to drive profit, margin and cash and Senior Vice President Commercial, where she assumed responsibility for all GKN Aerospace's global commercial governance and ensured an aligned customer strategy across the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wil Benton is the Venture & Ecosystem Director for the ATI Boeing Accelerator in London, UK. The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) is a UK organisation that creates the technology strategy for the UK aerospace sector and funds world-class research and development. The ATI recently launched a startup accelerator to accelerate the growth of new companies in industry 4.0 and sustainable development, with the aim of bolstering the growth and competitiveness of the UK aerospace industry. The programme is designed to help startups establish commercial relationships with global aerospace companies, like Boeing and GKN Aerospace, and to raise follow-on funding and engage with the wider UK aerospace sector. The first cohort of companies was recently announced and and you can check out a video of the selection day below. Wil’s background is originally in the tech industry as a founder of Chew, a live streaming platform for DJ’s, as well as an angel investor and startup advisor for the startup accelerator Ignite. In this episode, Wil and I speak about: his career background and route into the aerospace industry the goal and operational principle of the ATI Boeing Accelerator some of the aerospace startups in the first cohort of the accelerator and Wil’s passion for entrepreneurship and STEM engagement This episode of the Aerospace Engineering Podcast is brought to you by my patrons on Patreon. Patreon is a way for me to receive regular donations from listeners whenever I release a new episode, and with the help of these generous donors I have been able to pay for much of the expenses, hosting and travels costs that accrue in the production of this podcast. If you would like to support the podcast as a patron, then head over to my Patreon page. There are multiple levels of support, but anything from $1 an episode is highly appreciated. Thank you for your support! Selected Links from the Episode ATI Boeing Accelerator webpage Wil's Twitter and LinkedIn First cohort of startups Introducing the Accelerator Aerospace Technology Institute

Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace spoke about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows."Full show notes and transcripts at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/266402/using-pull-strategy-expand-impact-strengths.aspxTo learn more about becoming a Certified Strengths Coach at the Gallup Strengths Center: http://on.gallup.com/1i5OXhq.Gallup's Called to Coach is a live Webcast that targets current and prospective coaches to interact with Gallup experts and independent strengths coaches who have found success in strengths-based development.On a recent Called to Coach, we spoke with Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace, about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows."

Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace spoke about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows." Full show notes and transcripts at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/266402/using-pull-strategy-expand-impact-strengths.aspx To learn more about becoming a Certified Strengths Coach at the Gallup Strengths Center: http://on.gallup.com/1i5OXhq. Gallup's Called to Coach is a live Webcast that targets current and prospective coaches to interact with Gallup experts and independent strengths coaches who have found success in strengths-based development. On a recent Called to Coach, we spoke with Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace, about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows."

Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace spoke about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows." Full show notes and transcripts at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/266402/using-pull-strategy-expand-impact-strengths.aspx To learn more about becoming a Certified Strengths Coach at the Gallup Strengths Center: http://on.gallup.com/1i5OXhq. Gallup's Called to Coach is a live Webcast that targets current and prospective coaches to interact with Gallup experts and independent strengths coaches who have found success in strengths-based development. On a recent Called to Coach, we spoke with Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace, about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows."

Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace spoke about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows."Full show notes and transcripts at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/266402/using-pull-strategy-expand-impact-strengths.aspxTo learn more about becoming a Certified Strengths Coach at the Gallup Strengths Center: http://on.gallup.com/1i5OXhq.Gallup's Called to Coach is a live Webcast that targets current and prospective coaches to interact with Gallup experts and independent strengths coaches who have found success in strengths-based development.On a recent Called to Coach, we spoke with Gordon Pitman, Chief HR Officer for GKN Aerospace, about how strengths and strengths-based leadership have expanded their influence from his team to several multinational organizations he's worked in. Gordon prefers a "pull" approach to spreading strengths and CliftonStrengths because the concept has a natural appeal along with face validity. As such, when talking about strengths, he prefers to "go where the water flows."

Priyanka Dhopade received her PhD from the University of New South Wales in Canberra, Australia and was the recipient of the Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship award, awarded annually to the 35 most outstanding female aerospace PhD students worldwide. Since 2013 she has been researching the thermodynamics of jet engines in the Thermofluids Institute at Oxford University. Priyanka is an expert in computational fluid dynamics modelling of heat transfer, aerodynamics and aero-elasticity in jet engines. She is currently leading the modelling campaigns for various projects in collaboration with industry partners relating to turbine and compressor tip clearance control, turbine internal cooling and active flow control. In this episode, Priyanka and I talk about: the challenges of improving the efficiency of current gas turbines the intricacies of fluid dynamics modelling and a topic particularly close to her heart, the diversity challenge in STEM fields. If you enjoy the Aerospace Engineering Podcast you can support it by leaving a review on iTunes or by supporting it directly on Patreon, where patrons of the podcast receive exclusive behind-the-scenes content and special episodes. Thanks a lot for listening! This episode is brought to you by KDC Resource—the experts in engineering recruitment for the aerospace and defence sector. For more than 15 years, KDC has been matching the very best engineers with the biggest names in the industry; from Airbus Group and GKN Aerospace to Cobham and BAE Systems. KDC’s deep talent pool of aerospace engineers means they are perfectly poised to meet your particular needs with the ideal candidate. In a time of unprecedented engineering skills shortage, KDC Resource will give you an edge over your competitors in the recruitment market. Selected Links from the Episode Priyanka's research profile at Oxford University Oxford Thermfluids Institute Turbine Cooling and Design Active tip-clearance control (Wiki and NASA) What is CFD? Women in Engineering at Oxford Priyanka on the BBC This is Engineering

Dr Mark Cutler has a PhD in Robotics and Autonomous Systems from MIT. He has researched multiple aspects of UAV technology—from designing and building his own novel quadrotor for aerobatic flight to developing machine learning algorithms for autonomous systems. Mark is currently working for the California-based startup Kitty Hawk backed by Google founder Larry Page. At Kitty Hawk, Mark is applying his expertise in rotorcraft to create the next generation of vehicles for everyday flight. Kitty Hawk are currently designing, testing and building all-electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles for work and play. Their first product, the Cora, is an air taxi that could one day bring us an UBER-like service for the sky, and Kitty Hawk is currently in the first stages of testing the Cora in New Zealand. In this episode of the Aerospace Engineering Podcast, Mark and I talk about: his diverse background in UAV's the explosion of hobbyist rotorcraft the promises of machine learning for autonomous flight and the future of personalised flying If you enjoy the Aerospace Engineering Podcast you can support it by leaving a review on iTunes or by supporting it directly on Patreon, where patrons of the podcast receive exclusive behind-the-scenes content and special episodes. Thanks a lot for listening! This episode is brought to you by KDC Resource—the experts in engineering recruitment for the aerospace and defence sector. For more than 15 years, KDC has been matching the very best engineers with the biggest names in the industry; from Airbus Group and GKN Aerospace to Cobham and BAE Systems. KDC’s deep talent pool of aerospace engineers means they are perfectly poised to meet your particular needs with the ideal candidate. In a time of unprecedented engineering skills shortage, KDC Resource will give you an edge over your competitors in the recruitment market. This episode is also sponsored by StressEbook.com, which is an online hub for you if you are interested in aerospace stress engineering. StressEbook.com provides world-class engineering services and online courses on the stress analysis of aircraft structures, as well as a free ebook and blog. No matter if you’re a junior or senior structural analyst, StressEbook.com provides you with the skills and know-how to become a champion in your workplace. Selected Links from the Episode Contact Mark through his website Mark's quadcopter on Gizmodo Kitty Hawk and career opportunities A video of Kitty Hawk's Cora A Tech Insider video on Kitty Hawk's Flyer The New York Times on Kitty Hawk's flying cars A vision for flying taxis

"There's been a lot of good press from the science community on self-assembly of atoms. Well, I guess what I'm looking for is self-assembly and disassembly of large-scale structures...There is all sorts of exciting things we can do when [engineering] structures re-configure themselves." --- Prof. Paul Weaver This episode features Prof. Paul Weaver, who holds a Bernal Chair in Composite Structures at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and is the Professor in Lightweight Structures at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Lightweight design plays a crucial role in the aerospace industry, and Paul has worked on some fascinating concepts for more efficient aircraft structures. Paul's research has influenced analysis procedures and product design at NASA, Airbus, GKN Aerospace, Augusta Westland Helicopters, Vestas (and many more), and in this episode we cover some of his past accomplishments and his vision for the future. Central to this vision is artificial metamorphosis, which is a term that Paul coined to describe structures that re-configure by dis-assembly and re-assembly to adapt and optimise on the fly. Although Paul thinks that this vision of engineering structures is still 50 years into the future, he is well known for his work on a related technology: topological shape-morphing. The simplest example of a morphing structure is a leading edge slat, which is used on all commercial aircraft today to prevent stall at take off and landing. Paul, on the other hand, envisions morphing structures that are more integral, that is without joints and which do not rely on heavy actuators to function. Apart from artificial metamorphosis, Paul and I discuss his teenage dreams of becoming a material scientist his work with Mike Ashby at Cambridge University on material and shape factors interesting coupling effects in composite materials that can be used for elastic tailoring his work with Augusta Westland helicopters on novel rotor blades why NASA contacted him about his research on buckling of rocket shells and much, much more I hope that you get a feel for Paul’s enthusiasm for aerospace engineering. If you enjoy the Aerospace Engineering Podcast you can support it by leaving a review on iTunes or by becoming a patron. Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Prof. Paul Weaver! What have you learned from this episode? Let me know on Twitter by clicking here. Selected Links from the Episode Bernal Institute, University of Limerick Paul’s research group at the University of Limerick and the University of Bristol Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down and The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor by Prof. J E Gordon Prof. Mike Ashby, materials selection using Ashby plots and its geometrical counterpart: shape factors, CES Materials Selector Second moment of area AugustaWestland AW101 Merlin helicopter that uses bend-twist coupling in the rotor blades to decouple vibration modes Bend-twist coupling of a wing-box explained on the Grumman X-29 Geometrically swept wind-turbine blades for improved performance Imperfection sensitivity of cylinders (the introduction of this paper conveys the message) Video of collapsing soda can and "scientific" crush test Morphing: NASA morphing aircraft FlexSys wing without flaps A project by NASA and MIT on flexible morphing structures NASA shape-shifting wings A morphing air inlet A video featuring Paul talking about his research and vision for artificial metamorphosis Some topics related to metamorphosis are: Molecular self-assembly 4D printing Re-configurable materials The deHavilland Mosquito, the importance of phenolic resins in constructing the Mosquito, and Norman de Bruyne  

The first episode of CW Talks: The Composites Podcast features an interview with Arnt Offringa, head of aerostructures R&T at Fokker Technologies, part of GKN Aerospace, in Hoogeveen, The Netherlands.

I allra första avsnittet av lättviktspodden reflekterar Kaj Fredin, Volvo Cars, och Anders Sjunnesson, GKN Aerospace, kring trender och utveckling inom lättvikt. Under våren 2016 kommer lättviktsagendan att uppdateras och detta poddavsnitt är ett inspel som vi inom LIGHTer gärna vill ha respons på. Hör av dig till LIGHTer, stefan.gustafsson-ledell@swerea.se eller cecilia.ramberg@swerea.se med dina tankar kring svensk industris utvecklingsbehov inom lättvikt.