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Supporting Next-Generation

Aerospace and Defense Platforms

The aerospace and defense LEAP engine production is
sector is poised for continued expected to ramp up over the
strong growth. Global next several years as Boeing and
economic expansion, strong Airbus rely on the quiet, more
airline passenger demand, fuel-efficient engine to power
the development of more fuel- their latest 737 and A320 aircraft.
efficient commercial aircraft,
and increased global defense AMETEK serves the global
spending are among the key defense industry with mission-
factors driving robust investment critical technology solutions that
in aerospace and defense. support a broad range of military
programs. Its products include
GE Aviation/Safran AMETEK holds a well-established Rotron high-performance
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LEAP jet engine
position within the aerospace blowers and fans, Reading
and defense sector, serving all Alloys titanium master alloys,
TM
segments of the industry with a and Sealton custom electrical
broad range of highly technical interconnects for military aircraft.
products and solutions for next-
generation platforms. Among AMETEK has used targeted
its customers are the world’s acquisitions to expand its
leading airframe and aircraft product offering in this market.
engine manufacturers, global Most recently, in early 2018, it
airlines, and defense contractors. acquired FMH Aerospace, a
highly specialized developer of
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an complex gas and fluid handling
example of the widening scope of systems. FMH is an excellent fit
AMETEK’s aerospace business. with AMETEK’s existing thermal
The aircraft’s hydraulic system management capabilities.
includes AMETEK transducers,
Military aircraft sensors and a specially designed
refueling systems
lightweight heat exchanger.

AMETEK provides sensors
for many of the world’s most
advanced jet engines, including
the new LEAP engine.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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