AeroGo is a global leader in providing innovative load-moving solutions to move heavy, awkward or delicate objects. They manufacture air bearings, a technology that uses compressed air to reduce friction and make it possible to float immensely heavy objects, often called "industrial air hockey".
Machine tools can often be prohibitively difficult to relocate after installation, becoming immoveable “monuments,” distorting facility layouts and eroding manufacturing productivity, capacity and throughput. One way to easily move CNC machines and others is by using air bearings or machine skates.
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Nolan Centers has joined AeroGo in the new position of Plant Controller. Nolan brings a decade of experience in manufacturing operations and cost accounting. He will be responsible for providing financial direction and recommendations in support of company objectives. His purview includes inventory, software implementation and LEAN initiatives. AeroGo president John Massenburg stated, “The Plant Controller position is critical as we expand operations in the future.”
A “Behind this Door” video offers a peek into a small — but critical — piece of Intel’s manufacturing process: Assembly Test Technology Development (ATTD) factories. In these factories, engineers research and develop the latest testing equipment and processes before they pass them on to Intel's high-volume manufacturing factories, where tens of millions of chips are tested every day. Especially note the video between 1:15-1:36.
AeroGo, Inc. has been selected for the 2021 Best of Tukwila Award in the Machinery Manufacturer category by the Tukwila Award Program.
Each year, the Tukwila Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Tukwila area a great place to live, work and play.
Satellites, rockets, and orbital capsules around the world—from Kourou Launch Base in French Guyana to ISRO in India or NASA at Cape Canaveral in the United States—are likely to be moved through a cleanroom on a nearly invisible AeroGo air caster. The air caster aka air bearing has become a load-moving staple for space agencies worldwide. Air casters ensure vibration-free movement to safeguard sensitive, precision-calibrated equipment and prevent damage to epoxy floors. In use for more than 50 years, see for yourself how air casters mobilize a satellite as it travels on the ground by visiting the AeroGo booth #442 at Satellite 2021.
Founded in 1967, AeroGo manufacturers air bearings and satellite equipment for use during assembly, test and pre-launch. An experienced in-house engineering team provides application-specific load movement systems for satellites, test equipment, rockets, missiles, capsules, etc. AeroGo is a turnkey provider.
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In a cleanroom environment, there is no margin for error when a single particulate of dust can be catastrophic. Such facilities require a material handling solution that can ensure safe movement and positioning of sensitive and expensive equipment without damaging the equipment or floor surface or injuring personnel. The transporting device? Air casters.
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One area of manufacturing in need of efficiency gains is the joining of subassemblies of multi-ton machines. Air casters make it easy to join large assemblies and setup flexible manufacturing lines.
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Ground-based transporters in combination with air casters provide manufacturers a means to float heavy subassemblies rather than lifting them into the air. The method is much safer for employees and significantly reduces component mating process time from hours to minutes. The July issue of Industrial Machinery Digest features Mike Brown’s article “Mating Equipment on an Assembly Line without Suspending Heavy Components’ on pages 36-39.
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Paul Jakse, Vice President Sales, has announced the promotion of Mike Brown to Sales Operations Manager. Paul stated, “Mike will be leading the sales team in all aspects while remaining an active contributor to the Custom Products Group.”
Mike Brown, Mechanical Engineer, started at AeroGo in 2017 as a research and development product tester for air casters. He later took on the role of case manager for field service and customer support. Then he moved into the Custom Products Group as a Sales Engineer. He has significant expertise managing highly technical projects in specialty manufacturing including biotech, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and heavy equipment.
