Shimco

11/19/2025

In aviation, accuracy isn’t just important—it’s everything.

Aircraft components are often manufactured to tolerances of just a few microns—thinner than a human hair. This extreme precision ensures every surface, joint, and system operates flawlessly under the immense stress of flight.

Even the smallest adjustments can make the difference between vibration and stability, efficiency and drag.

At Shimco, we understand that precision at the micro level keeps aircraft performing safely at the macro scale.

🔗 Learn more about our work in aerospace innovation at www.shimco.com

11/12/2025

Joby Aviation’s subsidiary H2FLY plans to resume flight tests by 2026–2027, advancing hydrogen-electric propulsion toward commercial use by 2030. The company is developing key components in-house and exploring applications across eVTOL, UAS, and regional aircraft.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-10-28/h2fly-prepares-more-hydrogen-electric-flight-tests

Company says it has funding to bring hydrogen propulsion to market from 2030

11/10/2025

Precision that adapts to your needs.

Shimco’s edgebonded shims are engineered for versatility. Manufactured by compressing high-quality materials and applying a bonding agent along the edges, these shims allow layers to be peeled without leaving residue — meaning they can be customized on-site for the exact thickness required, and even reused if needed.

From aerospace to advanced manufacturing applications, this flexibility ensures a perfect fit where tolerances matter most.

👉 Learn more on our website: https://shimco.com/shims/product-line/edgebond-shims/

Shimco’s edgebonded shims are manufactured by compressing the highest quality materials and applying a bonding agent along the edges. Precision manufactured and available in multiple profile configurations, these versatile shims can be customized for thinner applications by breaking the bond and r...

10/27/2025

Hybrid Air Vehicles has announced the reservation of three Airlander 10 aircraft for defence use. The fuel-efficient hybrid platform can remain airborne for up to five days and operate from any flat surface, offering new possibilities for ISR, counter-drone operations, and maritime surveillance.

With its modular, reconfigurable design, Airlander 10 represents a versatile and cost-effective solution for the evolving demands of modern defence.

Read More: https://www.aero-mag.com/first-military-aircraft-reservation-for-airlander

10/14/2025

Shimco is proud to announce two new Boeing special process approvals for our Cambridge, Ontario facility:

🔹 BAC 5019 – Chromic Acid Anodizing
🔹 BAC 5022 – Sulphuric Acid Anodizing

With these additions, Shimco can now perform most surface treatments for Boeing aluminum and steel parts, expanding our in-house capabilities and streamlining the aerospace supply chain.

Shimco is also the only company in all of Canada approved under Process Code 304, and one of just two companies in Canada (and the only one in Ontario) approved under Process Code 306.

This distinction underscores Shimco’s commitment to technical excellence and reinforces our unique position as a trusted Boeing-approved processor in Canada.

🔗 See the full list of our Boeing-approved processes: https://shimco.com/special-processes/special-processes-customer-approvals/

10/01/2025

We’re on-site at Aerospace Meetings Casablanca–visit Shimco at Booth E1 (MidParc) and join our Oct 2, 9:40 a.m. workshop, “Setting Up a New Aerospace SME in Morocco: Shimco’s Journey to Success.”

https://casablanca.bciaerospace.com/

09/19/2025

Constellium and Tarmac Aerosave have successfully recycled and remelted aluminum from retired aircraft into new aerospace-grade material that meets production performance requirements—an R&D effort supported by Airbus and Valoer. The team’s next step is industrial scale-up across multiple alloys, proving out the full recyclability of metallic airframes at end-of-life.

Read More: https://www.aluminium-journal.com/breakthrough-in-aluminium-recycling-for-aircraft

Constellium and Tarmac Aerosave support circular economy by transforming end-of-life aircraft aluminium into new high-performance material.

09/12/2025

Shimco is proud to announce our participation as a Bronze Sponsor at Aerospace Meetings Casablanca, taking place September 30 – October 2, 2025 in MidParc, Morocco.

Join us for two days of targeted B2B matchmaking with 350+ companies from the global aerospace and defense industries.

📌 Don’t miss our workshop on October 2 at 9:40 am: “Setting Up a New Aerospace SME in Morocco: Shimco’s Journey to Success.”

With our new plant located in MidParc, attendees can also schedule an exclusive facility tour during the event week.

Learn more and register here:

Aerospace Meetings Casablanca is an international business convention dedicated to the aerospace industry. This three-day event, centered around...

09/09/2025

Shimco is proud to announce our Moroccan facility is now EN9100:2018 certified — the European equivalent of AS9100 in North America.

This milestone makes Shimco the only nearby supplier offering high-quality, cost-effective shims, spacers, fillers, tapers, and washers to the aerospace industry.

This certification reinforces our commitment to delivering precision and reliability to the global aerospace industry.

09/06/2025

Special Process Spotlight: Anodizing

Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the surface of a metal into a durable, corrosion-resistant anodic oxide finish. This process enhances both performance and appearance, making it ideal for critical aerospace applications.

Shimco provides anodizing for aluminum, magnesium, and titanium parts, with capacity for components up to 3’x3’x4’ (0.9m x 0.9m x 1.2m). Our focus is on ensuring durability, reliability, and precision for every part we process.

Learn more about Shimco’s Special Processes: https://shimco.com/shims/special-processes/anodizing/

08/25/2025

VTOL aircraft are no longer a futuristic concept — they’re becoming a reality. With FAA certification advancing, infrastructure adapting, and testing underway, VTOL is set to transform how we move people, deliver goods, and manage air traffic.

Read more: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/08/25/why-vtol-technology-is-gaining-momentum-in-the-aerospace-industry/

For long-term investors, aerospace leaders and aviation enthusiasts alike, VTOL could represent a significant opportunity.

07/29/2025

Not all critical components are front and center — some are layered quietly behind the scenes.

Our laminated shims are designed for precision, adjustability, and long-term performance in the most demanding aerospace and defense environments. Whether for initial assembly or MRO, we help our partners keep their programs flying smoothly.

✈️ Built with care. Backed by experience. Trusted worldwide.

Learn more: https://shimco.com/