Shaping the wing of tomorrow

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and Airbus work together to create a digital smart factory solution – Digital Assembly for Wing (DAWN)

°ä³ó²¹±ô±ô±ð²Ô²µ±ð:ÌýWith increased demands in performance and production rates for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft, Airbus has the challenge of creating wings that reduce drag, fuel burn and emissions while balancing the need to increase production rate.
³§´Ç±ô³Ü³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe Digital Assembly for Wing (DAWN) project is a consortium effort led by Airbus and consisting of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, CFMS, Cranfield University, Dassault Systèmes, and the University of Sheffield. DAWN is centered around Airbus’ Wing of Tomorrow program, which develops and applies end-to-end digitalization for the assembly of aircraft wings. DAWN provides Airbus with a complete digital smart factory solution that uses technologies such as geolocation, IoT sensors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), digital twin, machine learning, and robotics among others.  
Benefits:

  • Improved workflow efficiency via the use of AGVs to deliver parts and tools to operators
  • Better first-time assembly rate and minimising the need for inspections by using an algorithm to predict the quality of fasteners
  • Visual inspection of the wing conducted by AGVs can detect anomalies, eliminating the need for more detailed inspections unless necessary
  • Improved process control
  • Connect the supply chain, operational workers and support functions to manufacturing assets and assembly processes
  • Reduced cycle time
  • AR technology provides immersive visual guides for assembly – helping to reduce build time and improve training

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