Multi-material capability saves millions in equipment, infrastructure and labor cost. Gantry design allows unlimited part length and multiple work zones.

MAG IAS addresses the aerospace industry's drive for economy and flexibility in composites processing by introducing the new GEMINI Composite Processing System – the first system capable of switching in a matter of minutes from automated fiber placement to automated tape laying. "The new GEMINI system saves several million dollars in equipment, infrastructure and labor cost traditionally needed for two separate systems, making it ideal for aerospace tier suppliers who require cost economy and flexible capabilities," said Robert Harper, Director of Sales for MAG's composite products. The first GEMINI system has already been purchased by Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK). It will be installed at ATK's Iuka, Mississippi facility, bringing to eight the total number of MAG fiber placement systems installed at ATK plants. The order includes MAG's modular ACES® software (Advanced Composites Environment Suite), the industry's fastest and most powerful programming and simulation system for both tape laying and fiber placement.

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MAG's exclusive W/Z zero tracking feature maintains constant zero position between collinear axes, now available new or as retrofit to Siemens 840D controls on MAG horizontal boring mills and machining centers.

MAG IAS introduces exclusive W/Z zero tracking capability for its horizontal boring mills and HMCs with the Siemens 840D control, bringing a favorite operator-friendly feature to machinists programming collinear axes. Previously available only on the NumeriPath 8000 control, W/Z zero tracking for up to three collinear axes can be retrofitted to existing MAG machines with 840D controls or added to new machines.

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MAG recognized by Department of Defense as part of team that increased lay-down rate of bismaleimide (BMI) composite material for F-35 wing skins and nacelles, saving estimated $100 million

MAG IAS, LLC has been recognized by the Department of Defense with a Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Achievement award for its contributions to a team that developed improved composites processing technology for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, resulting in estimated cost reductions of $100 million. Presented at the Defense Manufacturing Conference in November, the award to Lockheed Martin Aerospace, Hitco Carbon Composites, Cytec Engineered Materials and MAG cited the team for its development of a new method for optimizing the automated fiber placement (AFP) of bismaleimide (BMI) composite material in the manufacture of wing skins and nacelles.

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His book, published by Random House, describes the challenges that face America in the new millennium, and inspiring stories of Americans who are making a difference and offers ideas for how we can revitalize the promise of the American Dream.
MAG’s Hebron Kentucky plant, which supplies the aerospace, solar, auto and mining industries, is described in Mr. Brokaw’s book:

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Sidehead offers 1250 mm X-axis and 1900 mm Z-axis, with 40-tool chain magazine

A new sidehead option on MAG vertical turning centers (VTCs) utilizes a 250-mm-square (10 inch) ram to deliver 34,000 N (7,600 pounds) thrust from the optimum angle for efficient turning of tall or flanged parts in vertical orientation. The sidehead option is available on machines with table size 1,250 to 3,500 mm (49.2 - 137.7 inches), capable of handling parts up to 3,700 mm (145.6 inches) maximum diameter and 3,300 mm (129.9 inches) height.

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