New England Airfoil Products and Third Wave Systems hosts Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to demonstrate cutting edge technologies
New England Airfoil Products understands the importance of launching new technologies for the company to advance its capabilities in the marketplace. In late 2022, NEAP began the journey of incorporating selected Third Wave Systems (TWS) optimization software into our working practices and processes.
NEAP’s Engineering Manager Brian Jacobs discusses the benefits of the software with Commissioner Alexandra Daum.
The integration of this software and the resulting benefits afforded us the opportunity to engage in a project commissioned by the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL). The objective of this undertaking was to showcase the advantages of employing this particular software for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). To accomplish this, TWS enlisted the expertise of Jeff Tessier, a power user, and subject matter expert, to utilize a range of TWS software packages on a designated trial component for NEAP. Collaborating closely with NEAP's CNC programmer, Brandon Grover, Jeff aimed to optimize cutting time and minimize tool wear, thereby maximizing the overall advantages and gains.
An event was held at NEAP to present this project to AFRL, our customers and industry peers. At this event, we were able to thank the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technologies (CCAT) for introducing us to TWS along with thanks to Commissioner Alexandra Daum, from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and Ted Fischer from AdvanceCT for attending the event and providing their unwavering support in supporting local manufacturing. These partnerships demonstrate the importance of how to secure advanced manufacturing techniques and the vital role relationships play in pushing the boundaries of modern manufacturing.
At NEAP, we continue looking ahead for ways to better serve our customers and grow our company. It can only be through collaboration with industry leaders in advanced manufacturing such as TWS and CCAT that we will realize our goal.
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