For decades, futurists have been dreaming of “flying cars” that are
easier and nimbler to operate than a helicopter and accessible to
everyone. Today, many aerospace technologies are coming...
The future of air travel is evolving beyond fossil fuels with
hybrid electric and all-electric aircraft leading the way. The
growing need for low emissions and carbon neutrality has created a
new...
When people think of the Exotic Metals Forming Division, a division
of Parker Aerospace, most think of manufacturing new parts for
commercial and military aircraft programs. Many don’t know...
With an increased focus on strengthening United States military
capabilities for the 21st century, Parker Aerospace takes pride in
having a long history supporting the country’s defense...
Exotic Metals Forming Division began in 1963 with the creation of
titanium sheet metal flanges. Today, the organization continues to
be a leader in the forming of specialty metals in the...
What do you do when your production and maintenance, repair, and
overhaul (MRO) teams are faced with unscheduled demand for new
equipment and overhaul/repair services from a customer supporting
the...
Women have been a part of the Exotic Metals Forming Division from
the inception of the organization. In the company’s 50+ year
history, women have and continue to serve in manufacturing,
engineering,...
There is growing, perhaps booming, commercial investment in
electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles that will
serve the new urban air mobility (UAM) aerospace market. Upstart
and...
There are many types of bearing greases for aviation wheel
assemblies. Here, we will examine the four main types of bearing
grease used by Parker's Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division,
an industry leader...
Exotic Metals Forming founder, Don Lindsey, had overheard a
conversation in the Boeing lobby regarding the failure of titanium
sheet metal flanges on the 727 aircraft. Being the consummate
salesman,...
Aerospace technology has been applied to demanding industrial
applications in order to gain performance improvement, increased
efficiency, and longer life. Parker's technology innovation...
The America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in international sports and
the highest prize in sailing. Although it has a colorful history
dating to 1851, America’s Cup wind-powered racing yachts...
For over a century Parker Aerospace has been an aerospace industry
leader both as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and
provider of aftermarket repair, maintenance, and overhaul (MRO)
services....
In the last decade, fuel tank inerting systems have transcended
from a niche market of military aircraft into wide scale
proliferation on commercial airliners. In fact, almost all
commercial airliners...
Designing new products, and new categories of products, often
involve solving problems that have not previously been confronted.
Sometimes, we don’t know what we don’t know. So, it’s important to
work...
As advanced manufacturing factories gain importance, manufacturers
must prioritize what benefits and supporting programs will prepare
their factories to best meet the evolving needs of their...
The use of composite materials for aircraft wing structures is
steadily increasing. Lightweight and strong, they reduce weight,
increase fuel efficiency, and are easy to shape, assemble and
repair....
Parker Hannifin believes that creating a better tomorrow for
everyone begins with a commitment to positively impacting the lives
of our team members and the communities we call home. Our culture
is...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) means different things to
different people. For some, it means improving the communities in
which they live or helping feed people in need of assistance....
Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems Division has developed critical
fuel-vent and line static dissipating tubes in collaboration with
OEM customers to safeguard today’s modern composite aircraft from
the...
Subscribe to This Team
Connect With Us
© Parker Hannifin Corp 2021