Intelligent Manufacturing

Intelligent Manufacturing in Aerospace & Defense

Whether pioneering new propulsion systems or entering the urban air mobility market, aerospace companies must become more innovative to take these new products to market within budget and faster than the competition.

The intelligent manufacturing digital thread solution enables companies to create the factory of the future today by harnessing the most advanced tools and technologies to deliver better quality products faster while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changes on the fly.

Intelligent Manufacturing in Aerospace & Defense

Whether pioneering new propulsion systems or entering the urban air mobility market, aerospace companies must become more innovative to take these new products to market within budget and faster than the competition.

The intelligent manufacturing digital thread solution enables companies to create the factory of the future today by harnessing the most advanced tools and technologies to deliver better quality products faster while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changes on the fly.

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Transform your manufacturing process planning with the Manufacturing Planning Solution trial

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When you digitally transform your entire production process starting at the earliest design stage, you can achieve a flexible, connected "factory of the future" that empowers you to improve products and processes continuously. With this trial, manage the digital twin of production, enabling accurate and controlled manufacturing information flow. A&D users can leverage early collaboration between design, manufacturing, and execution for a closed-loop process. Try it out!

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Benefits of an aerospace digital thread

The benefits of intelligent manufacturing are realized through a concept called “shift left,” which brings manufacturing considerations into the early stages of product development, reducing ramp-up time and minimizing late design changes during production. Through a seamless data exchange inside a common product and process development platform, based on a robust digital thread, companies create a closed-loop where manufacturing is connected to design, engineering, operations, and maintenance.

The digital twin role in aerospace manufacturing

Leveraging the production digital twin, production lines can be simulated and validated digitally through virtual commissioning, which saves time and reduces risk. This can be accomplished without interfering with ongoing production, maximizing project capacity, and potential revenue.

Aerospace manufacturing's digital future

As the pool of talented manufacturing engineers and technicians in the aerospace and defense industry shrinks, it is vital companies maintain production expertise and bring automation to the shop floor. Electronic work instructions facilitated by augmented reality (AR) can be tailored to each employee's skill level, bridging the gaps between experience and talent levels on the shop floor, while also capturing knowledge and tips for future projects and employees. By introducing virtual reality (VR) into manufacturing, entire production facilities and processes can be visualized, modified, and optimized before any investments are made in tooling, machinery, or manpower.

On-Demand Webinar | 57 minutes

Implementing a Digital Transformation Strategy to Meet Manufacturing Challenges in Aerospace & Defense

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Watch this webinar to learn how adoption of a digital transformation strategy will advance the Aerospace & Defense industry to meet future challenges.

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