Aerospace manufacturers face growing pressure to reduce weight, boost efficiency, and meet strict standards. Traditional methods – marked by fragmented workflows and long lead times – fall short of the precision and performance needed for advanced aircraft components. Meeting these demands requires a shift to an integrated, data-driven approach that connects design to production seamlessly.
High-performance & lightweight aerospace components enabled by integrated physical & digital threads
Summary
Challenge
Solution
Meeting aerospace demands for reduced weight, improved performance, safety and sustainability, integrated digital threads enables the re-engineering and precision manufacturing (Additive/CNC) of an advanced lubrication and scavenge pump, demonstrating how digitalization, AI and cross-industry expertise can drive the development of next-generation aerospace components.
Value
- Reduce weight
- Enhance performance
- Ensure safety
- Improve sustainability
Products & Services
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- Teamcenter X
- Opcenter X
- Siemens automation
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Strategy
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Additive manufacturing is established as regular production process. AM activities are integrated across departments.
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Product Design
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Company-wide integration of AM into PLM with advanced tool landscape. Holistic sustainability approach shaping best practices for industry compliance.
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Material
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The long-term availability of materials are secured by 2nd sourcing and global supply. Selection of materials are application-centric and considering specifics for markets & business case
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Process Engineering
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In-depth understanding of holistic process chain and influences on the process and part quality to reach reproducibility across different lines and locations. Usage of simulations and models to support production engineering with a digital process twin.
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Production Setup
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Automation with partially connected process steps. Manual support for few process steps needed. Line-setup based on simulation results.
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Manufacturing Execution
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Integrated MES-solution for all production processes in place. First BOM&BOP templates for product families are in place. Data acquisition and monitoring from the majority of machines. Tracking and tracing of parts, assets and workforce.
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Quality
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Quality and reproducibility are ensured through data tracking, near-time evaluations, and proactive analytics across production lines.
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Maintenance & Service
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Maintenance includes calibration and quality testing, with a fixed service framework to ensure high uptime. Data is leveraged to reduce downtime. Trained staff perform ex- tended internal maintenance.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Comprehensive resource optimization strategies; significant reduction in material, energy, and water usage; advanced recycling practices.
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People & Organization
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AM process chain is integrated part of companies training programs and all relevant employees are trained right-time in a structured way also encouraging a self-driven learning culture.
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