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Gerstenmaier, NASA’s associate administrator for human exploration and operations, was on hand to tour Michoud facility’s new Vertical Weld Center built by Boeing, Futuramic Tool and Engineering Co.. of Warren, Mich., and PaR Systems of Shoreview, Minn. Article From Space News Originally Posted: June 28, 2013 NEW ORLEANS — Although...

NASA Spaceflight Partner Futuramic Tool and Engineering Co. was commissioned by Boeing to design and build tooling for friction stir welding to assist in the construction of the Space Launch System core stage at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Article From spacefellowship.com Originally Posted: June 21, 2013 A...

In February 2012, Space Launch System Program Manager Todd May shares SLS progress on the core stage with NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Lori Garver during her visit to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The Boeing Company of Huntsville, Ala., is developing the core stage for SLS. NASA Spaceflight...

Futuramic recently added the Leica Absolute Tracker AT-901LR T-Probe System to its Inspection Department. Leica Absolute Tracker AT901 The Leica Absolute Tracker AT901 is ideal when ‘up-close’ measurement isn’t an option. It is equipped with PowerLock vision technology which automatically locks onto any moving target – no more worrying about...

Article From NASA SLS Highlights March 2013 PDF Originally Posted: April 5, 2013 Every month, SLS Highlights turns the spotlight on one of the industry partners helping to create the largest rocket ever built for human space exploration. In this issue, we profile Futuramic Tool & Engineering of Warren, Mich.,...

Futuramic’s subsidiary fabrication company, Capital Welding, recently added  a Techni Intec 5-Axis  i1024  Waterjet to their equipment list. This addition allows Capital to offer even an wider range of waterjet services. Techni Intec i1024 Waterjet 10’ x 24’ capacity Quantum ESP66 electric servo pump (single, 66000 psi) PAC55, 5-axis head...

This dinner was in recognition of The Boeing Company’s appreciation for the outstanding job Futuramic did on the 787 AJ’s and FAJ’s for Boeing AeroStructures of Australia. “This Great Adventure started in September 2012 and was completed the end of January 2013. In that short period of time your team’s...

On behalf of Boeing Northwest Provisioners, the employees of Futuramic and Capital Welding were treated to a recognition dinner on Thursday September 27 at 5:00p.m. This dinner was in recognition of the outstanding performance on the Floor Beam LM’s, the OPF NCMF’s, and all tooling Futuramic has supported in the...

Cockpit Demonstrator Goes On A Road Trip To Michigan The completion of the 50th center fuselage for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was marked by a ceremony at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale Manufacturing Center this week. Company officials praised employees for delivering the center fuselages on time and on budget –...