EADS has signed new agreements to license its AFDX and DeltaN FS technologies to U.S. and European companies.
EADS, the European group behind AIRBUS (leader in civil aviation) is on the
dynamic curve, in terms innovations,
solicitations, selling, and good perspectives.
solicitations, selling, and good perspectives.
Therefore since Jun 20, 2013, EADS has signed agreements for the licensing
of its DeltaN FS friction-stir welding technology to Concept Systems and
I-STIRTM Technology Inc., of the U.S., and the AFDX backbone network technology
to Italy’s Selex ES S.p.A.
Officially announced at the 2013’s Paris Air Show, this new step is a part
of the EADS Technology Licensing initiative’s outreach to offer approved
technologies.
This means that, EADS’ partners can now enhance production, mature their processes
improve performance and increase safety.
‘’The accords with I-STIR Technology and Concept Systems, supported by
Cheers Interactive, enable the companies to use the DeltaN FS trademark in
their marketing and promotional material.’’
‘’EADS’ DeltaN FS welding know-how was developed by EADS Innovation Works,
the Group’s corporate research and technology network. This next-generation
production technology offers significant advantages in the joining of
aluminium, magnesium, copper and composite materials. The process also allows
the welding of components with complex geometries. It is designed for
applications where the original metal characteristics must remain unchanged as
much as possible. Metals can be bonded using mechanical pressure which is
suitable not only for aluminium, but also for large parts which cannot be
easily heat-treated post-weld to recover temper characteristics.
The EADS licensing agreement with Selex ES S.p.A. involves the
Airbus-patented Avionics Full DupleX Switched Ethernet (AFDX) backbone network
technology standard for use in aircraft and mission management systems. This
newest accord is a first to bring an end-system manufacturer into the official
AFDX partner community, and it broadens the use of AFDX to the helicopter
market.
The AFDX backbone network technology enables safe and secure data transfer
for the aviation industry, including airborne applications on airliners,
business jets, military airlifters and helicopters’’. Noted the press release.
About EADS
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In
2012, the Group – comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter –
generated revenues of € 56.5 billion and employed a workforce of over 140,000.
About I-STIRTM Technology Inc.
I-STIR Technology is a leading provider of precision force and motion
control systems, as well as a recognized innovator of cutting edge
friction-stir welding technology and equipment for both production and
research.
About Concept Systems
Founded in 1999 and based in Albany, Oregon, Concept Systems Inc. is an automation
solution provider, integrating the latest in proven technologies for their
manufacturing customers.
About Selex ES S.p.A
Selex ES is an international leader in electronic and information
technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land
security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions.
About Cheers Interactive (I) Private Limited
Cheers Interactive is the global partner for technology licensing for the
EADS group. Cheers Interactive is mandated by EADS to map and bring to market
the best in class technologies for applications across multiple industries
& geographies.
