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Key Takeaway
hyperMILL® CAD/CAM technology for next-generation manufacturing in the aerospace industry
From complex geometries to difficult-to-machine materials – the special requirements of the Aerospace industry demand maximum precision, efficiency, and process reliability. hyperMILL® combines proven partnerships, innovative CAM strategies, and state-of-the-art automation to reliably manufacture components for the next generation of aerospace technology in a future-proof manner.
The CAM software you can trust
Global presence. Measurable aerospace expertise.
- 800+ customers: OEMs, Tier Suppliers and MRO Companies
- Presence in 24 key regions;
- Aircraft, helicopters, rockets, eVTOLs, drones, satellites
- From earth to space – hyperMILL® is part of the mission
Research and industry partnerships – trust through strong networks
hyperMILL® is closely linked to international aerospace research and collaborates with renowned institutes around the world. These collaborations ensure access to the latest manufacturing methods and validated processes. At the same time, OPEN MIND maintains close partnerships with leading machine and tool manufacturers in order to optimally tailor machining strategies to the material, tool, and machine. The result is consistently validated processes that guarantee users in aerospace manufacturing the highest precision, maximum efficiency, and absolute process reliability.
The five key challenges facing aerospace manufacturing
The aerospace industry is under enormous pressure to innovate and reduce costs. OEMs and tier suppliers must reliably manufacture highly complex components, comply with the strictest quality standards, and integrate new technologies at the same time.
hyperMILL® supports companies in efficiently mastering these challenges with reliable, certifiable CAM strategies that secure a decisive competitive advantage.
Why hyperMILL® is the key to efficient and reliable aerospace manufacturing.
Whether it's civil aviation with complex structural, engine, and landing gear components or space travel with satellites, launch vehicles, and new space applications, both areas place extreme demands on precision, process reliability, and efficiency. hyperMILL® offers exceptional flexibility in toolpath generation: even the most demanding materials such as titanium, Inconel, other superalloys, or composites can be machined with process reliability because tool movements are perfectly adapted to the respective machining conditions. This adaptability makes hyperMILL® the ideal solution for aerospace manufacturing at the highest level.
Security and Trust – Built for Aerospace Requirements
hyperMILL® stands for proven quality and robust data security aligned with the requirements of the aerospace industry. As an on-premises CAM solution, all design and manufacturing data remains fully under the customer’s control – protected against unauthorized access and compliant with national and international regulations, including ITAR requirements. Combined with local support and service structures in key aerospace markets worldwide, hyperMILL® enables companies to meet strict compliance standards while maintaining full control, transparency, and trust in security-critical manufacturing environments.
Why is hyperMILL® a good choice over industry-standard CAD/CAM systems in the aerospace sector?
hyperMILL® offers clear advantages in the aerospace industry. The system reads native CAD formats directly—without data loss and with the exact geometric quality of the original model. This preserves the basis for AS9100-compliant processes.
As a specialized CAM solution, hyperMILL® focuses entirely on the needs of NC programmers: efficient strategies, transparent parameters, short programming times, and maximum process reliability.
hyperMILL® offers a high degree of flexibility for supply chains with different CAD systems: models from a wide variety of sources are programmed uniformly and reliably—regardless of the OEM ecosystem.
Can hyperMILL®work seamlessly with common PLM systems?
The hyperMILL® PLM Connector integrates CAM programming directly into existing PLM structures and creates a consistent, audit-proof data chain—ideal for aerospace requirements such as documentation, traceability, and AS9100 compliance.
NC programmers can access models, drawings, and revisions directly from hyperMILL® without the need for paper or manual file storage.
Workflows also become more flexible: changes to the model are reported automatically, and adjustments can be made even during programming—a real advantage when schedules are tight.
How does hyperMILL® support compliance with AS9100 requirements in manufacturing?
hyperMILL® supports AS9100 compliance with stable, traceable, and fully documented CAM processes. All strategies, parameters, and tool data are stored in an audit-proof manner and can be checked at any time—a key factor for traceability.
NC code simulation, collision control, and reliable tool paths ensure reproducible and tested NC programs. Controlled workflows and clear approval processes can be mapped using the PLM connector or connected systems such as Hummingbird MES.
hyperMILL® integrates seamlessly into AS9100-compliant quality and documentation structures and supports safe, consistent manufacturing.
Does AS9100 prescribe a specific NC code simulation solution? And how does hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining meet this requirement?
AS9100 does not prescribe a specific NC code simulation solution. However, the standard clearly requires that manufacturing processes be validated, documented, and controlled.
This is precisely where hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining comes in: The simulation is based directly on the actual NC code and on a digital twin of the machine. This allows the entire manufacturing process to be verified precisely—from tool movements to axis limits.
This approach provides reliable evidence of process reliability as required by AS9100.
In addition, hyperMILL® CONNECTED Machining enables a standard-compliant approval process for NC programs directly on the machine.
I am already ISO 9001 certified – how difficult is it to also comply with AS9100?
If ISO 9001 certification is already in place, the additional requirements of AS9100 are manageable. The standard is based directly on ISO 9001 and primarily supplements aspects such as risk management, traceability, configuration control, and clearly defined approval processes.
For companies, this means that existing structures are sufficient, but more precise evidence and stricter documentation requirements are being added. These requirements can be efficiently implemented with digital, audit-proof workflows—for example, via CAM, PLM connection, or NC code verification.
Our hyperMILL® customers work successfully worldwide in AS9100-certified manufacturing environments and rely on stable, digitally supported CAM processes.
hyperMILL 5-axis Machining: 连接板
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