RAS Reports and Case Studies

Lasit is a high tech SME specialising in development and applications of Nd:YAG laser system for the mechanical manufacturing industry that has had long term collaborations with the University of Naples Federico II in the field of laser manufacturing applications. Lasit recently submitted a technological enquiry regarding the identificaion of problems in the development and optimisation of Nd:YAG laser systems for micro fabrication processes such as micro drilling and micro engraving for the mechanical and aerospace industries.

Fox Bit is a high tech SME specialising in reverse engineering and rapid manufacturing with long term collaborations with the University of Naples Federico II in the above mentioned fields. Fox Bit recently submitted a technological enquiry regarding the identificaion of problems in reverse engineering with reference to product applications in the aerospace and automotive industries.

Magnaghi Aeronautica is leading aerospace company that has had long term collaborations with the University of Naples Federico II in fields as diverse as metal processing, advanced materials technology, metrology, nondestructive evaluation, material characterisation, etc. Magnaghi Aeronautica recently submitted a technological enquiry regarding the establishment of appropriate metrology procedures for nondestructive evaluation of micro features in aerospace products of Magnaghi Aeronautica interest.

The 4M affiliated partner Avio Group is a leading producer of aircraft engines that has had long term collaborations with the University of Naples Federico II in fields as diverse as metal processing, welding and brasing non traditional manufacturing, metrology, nondestructive evaluation, material characterisation, etc. Avio Group recently submitted a technological enquiry regarding Ni base alloy CBN grinding and related metrology aspects with particular attention to the micro features of the products of interest: turbine blades for jet engines.

Alenia is one of the world leading aerospace company that has had long term collaborations with the University of Naples Federico II in fields as diverse as metal processing, welding technology, advanced materials technology, metrology, nondestructive evaluation, material characterisation, etc. Alenia recently submitted a technological enquiry regarding the establishment of appropriate metrology procedures for nondestructive characterization of micro features in their products made of alluminum alloys and composite materials for aerospace industry.