Customer receives the first components produced by Premium AEROTEC using additive manufacturing methods. Dirk Hoke, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space (on the right), took possession of the first components manufactured using 3D-printing processes for the A400M's aerial refuelling system.

Augsburg/Nordenham, 23 September 2016 The aviation industry supplier Premium AEROTEC continues modernisation of its shell assembly for the A320 series at its Nordenham site.
Joined by Tom Williams, Chief Operating Officer of Airbus, the company commissioned its new assembly line, which is based on a continuous cycling principle that facilitates a highly efficient assembly procedure.

In the world of additive manufacturing he is both a legend and a visionary: Terry Wohlers understands the trends and the opportunities provided by this technology like no other. Now, he visited aerospace supplier Premium AEROTEC in Varel (Germany) to share his technological insights with an audience of more than 100 industry professionals related to 3D printing. Hosting that event underlines the companys growing position in the field of additive manufacturing.

A top prize for a pioneering CFRP component: At the JEC Composites trade show in Paris, aerostructures supplier Premium AEROTEC was once again awarded the JEC Innovation Award this time for the CFRP door frames for the A350-1000 series. The highly celebrated prize is awarded annually for the most innovative new development in the field of fibre composite technology. In 2009 Premium AEROTEC won it for the CFRP cargo door for the A400M.

For the first time ever, the aviation industry supplier Premium AEROTEC has honoured outstanding suppliers for the services they provide. In this way the company is expressing its high level of customer satisfaction. In the course of a supplier conference, three suppliers were awarded trophies in the categories delivery reliability, quality and industrialisation.