Unitech Expands Inspection Capabilities with Acquisition of Sheffield RS-50 CMM

Unitech Composites & Structures, a member of the AGC Composites &
Aerostructures Group, has acquired an automated Sheffield RS-50 Coordinate
Measuring Machine (CMM) for enhanced inspection capability.

"This system fully automates the CMM inspection process, optimizing
manpower and providing efficient, accurate inspections on production lines,"
said Rick Hundley, president of Unitech. "In addition to fully automated
inspection capability and the option to be used in a stand-alone capacity, this
system provides accurate measurements and real-time inspection results, to
verify the consistency and quality of our products, increasing quality as well as
reducing production lead times."

The automated CMM is a 3D inspection device for measuring the physical
geometrical characteristics of a product. It provides several advantages over
traditional quality inspection measurements in that the computer controlled
inspection process removes any potential human error, while digitally recording
all measurements, quickly and efficiently.

At Unitech, composites-based products and assemblies make their way through
assembly production lines that consist of both manual skilled labor as well as
automated processes. The manufacturing system includes multiple integrated
manufacturing quality verification points, where line operators conduct
specified quality checks. In addition to this, final products are typically
subjected to a thorough final inspection to ensure the highest quality aerospace
products are delivered to the customer. The addition of this automated unit will
add greater precision as well as speed up the throughput of the plant.

Unitech designs and manufactures composite structures in commercial and
military aerospace markets. The company maintains continued commitment to
innovation, quality, and flexibility towards the requirements of individual
airlines and OEMs. Unitech operates within the Composites Group of AGC
Aerospace & Defense.

About AGC Aerospace & Defense – Composites & Aerostructures Group
The AGC Composites Group, operating within the AGC Aerospace & Defense
portfolio, is composed of Unitech Composites and Structures, Integrated
Composites, and Hill AeroSystems. The group leverages the aggregate strength
of its design, engineering, development and manufacturing capabilities derived
from multiple platforms to offer cost savings and efficiencies to its customers.
The AGC Composites Group provides innovative design services, quick
turnaround tooling and the ability to efficiently manufacture both low and high
volume production at competitive rates.

AGC Aerospace & Defense is a global supplier of technologies, systems and
services that support key commercial and military programs. Capabilities within
the AGC Aerospace & Defense portfolio include: financing, engineering,
integration services, manufacturing, logistics and aircraft modifications.

For additional information about AGC Aerospace & Defense, please visit
www.agcaerospace.com.