Aachen (Germany), 25 October 2015 – Pietro Rosa TBM joined the ICTM (International Center for Turbomachinery Manufacturing) as industry partner of the Fraunhofer Institute.
The ICTM will be R&D institutions platform for exchange of development in the entire value chain of turbomachinery manufacturing. This includes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers and technology providers. ICTM will conduct high level R&D and offer consolidated access to a wide network of experts.
Andrea L. Maurizio, Chief of Technology at Pietro Rosa TBM stated: “Manufacturers of aircraft engine components, for example airfoils are forced to pursue interdisciplinary approaches to innovate and refine processes, materials and manufacturing techniques to optimize production processes and reduce life cycle cost. Pietro Rosa TBM’s inclusion in the ICTM will prove to be an invaluable asset in moving rapidly forward with new techniques and developments.”
Pietro Rosa TBM acting within the ICTM community will assist in a boost to its innovation rate and its R&D potential in order to achieve the goals of an ever more competitive environment.
ICTM represents a strategic technology platform as well as entry to a collaborative network with all the main players in the turbomachinery industry in the world.
About Pietro Rosa TBM
Pietro Rosa TBM is an international leading manufacturer of compressor airfoils and mission-critical components in the energy, aerospace, oil & gas and marine markets.
The group invests heavily in R&D and innovation and has built up its intellectual property in hot forming, machining, and surface finishing technologies through a solid collaboration with universities and research centers globally. Pietro Rosa TBM has plants in Europe and the USA.
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