Fake, Rattle, and Roll

Aerospace Manufacturing (Richardson) - Counterfeiting has become a global phenomenon as more component production migrates offshore. Failure to plan against the threat of counterfeit parts finding their way onto aircraft could leave manufacturers with production headaches or worse still, parts that could compromise the integrity of the entire programme. However, help is at hand as a number of specialised anti-counterfeiting organisations now provide comprehensive methods of training and support, including product traceability throughout the supply  chain, BoM health checks and detailed reports on whether parts are active, end of life (EoL) or no longer being manufactured.

An expert panel looks at the challenges in mitigating its threat...