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Could residual stress be to blame for a leak on the ISS?

by Camille Fowler

In November 2024, news of an existing air leak on a Russian transfer tunnel on the International Space Station made the headlines. While the exact cause of this leak hasn’t been determined, many potential factors, including residual stress, have been mentioned.

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IMx+ system deployment for A-10 Hogback

by Camille Fowler

In a recent production deployment, the Integrated Maintenance System (IMx+) system was utilized during the A-10 Fuselage Modification, affectionately nicknamed Hogback. During this structural modification, over 500 holes are inspected along the upper longeron, a critical component of the aircraft. Continue reading IMx+ system deployment for A-10 Hogback

BAMpF Rebranding

by Josh Hodges

Hill Engineering completed a rebranding process for our industry leading fatigue analysis software. The process produced a new name, BAMpF^TM (Broad Application for Multi-point Fatigue), and a new logo.