Aerospace Assembly

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A trio of robots perform drilling, dispensing and riveting operations.

Engineers at Stellantis are using virtual reality tools to simulate workstations, optimize layouts and refine installation procedures.

PARIS—Supported by over $485 million in state and local incentives, including a $34.9 million package from the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and more than $430 million from the State of Florida, the new facility will serve as the primary site for assembly and future operations.

Xaba is on a mission to change automation from simple mechanization to a connected, intelligent ecosystem, enabling factory machines to self-program, self-optimize, and run without a single line of code

GREENSBORO, NC—JetZero has selected Greensboro, North Carolina, as the location for its first advanced manufacturing facility to produce the Z4, a next-generation all-wing aircraft. 

LOS ANGELES, CA—Archer Aviation has been selected as the Official Air Taxi Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA, marking a major milestone for the future of urban air mobility.

BETHESDA, MD—Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have gone on strike at Lockheed Martin assembly plants in Denver and Orlando, FL, and after negotiations over a new labor agreement were rejected

Aerospace components, varying in shape, size, and material, require specialized inspection methods to ensure quality and safety due to the diverse manufacturing processes involved. Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) systems enhance efficiency and defect detection, but effective scanner control, inspection planning, and results analysis are essential to maximize their benefits.