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Tech Enablers for Digital Transformation in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Dec 20, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content, Defense

Another industrial revolution is in progress. This time, it’s Industry 4.0. Companies around the world are working hard to complete their digital transformation and take advantage of the opportunities that Industry 4.0 has to offer. Nowhere is this more important than in the aerospace and defense industries, where large, lucrative contracts come with big expectations. To stay ahead of the competition, you’ll need as many tech enablers as possible to adopt a fully digital environment.

Tech enablers are the underlying technologies and tools that make a greater technological achievement possible. The steam engine was a tech enabler for railroads, power generation, and mass production, for example. Today’s industrial revolution relies on a greater number of tech enablers, all of which work together to produce a shift in how your company conducts its business. Consider which enablers you’ve already deployed and which ones are missing to complete your digital transformation.

How Augmented Reality Is Completely Transforming Aerospace

Nov 8, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are proving to be game-changers in the aerospace industry, including the aeronautical and aviation sectors. There are numerous benefits to the digitalization of this industry, and AR is one of the latest technological advancements that offer innovative solutions in all sectors. Recently there has been an increase in military investment in this technology, although commercial aviation operations are also utilizing it.

The Global ATE Market Is Expanding: Aerospace Is a Big Reason

Aug 16, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content

Automated Test Equipment, or ATE, is a rapidly expanding industry. As manufacturing capabilities have scaled up thanks to automated production lines and improved data management practices, a new bottleneck has emerged: testing. Quality control has become the new chokepoint in production, especially in aerospace companies. By expanding your ATE capabilities, you can maintain quality without sacrificing output.

Augmented Reality for Industrial Use Cases

Aug 3, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content, Manufacturing, Research

Augmented reality, or AR for short, is quickly becoming a vital tool in industrial organizations. This futuristic technology has become much more accessible in recent years, to the point where even small and medium-sized businesses are looking to implement it in their operations. Is augmented reality really necessary for industrial companies, or is it a short-term fad that will fade out? We’re going to examine how industrial businesses are using augmentation today.

Radar Simulation: How to Transition from a Concept to a Testbed

Jul 5, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content, Defense, Research

In this article, we analyze how to rapidly migrate from a model done with MathWorks tools for modeling and simulation to a radar prototyping testbed built upon COTS components from NI.

Why Aerospace and Defense Must Commit to Digital Transformation

Jun 28, 2022 | Aerospace, Defense, IoT

Most modern tech companies were built upon a digital foundation. However, manufacturing has long fallen behind in this regard. Due to its emergence before the rise of big data and advanced computing power, few aerospace and defense industry companies have succeeded in going fully digital. Nevertheless, those that have done so find themselves reaping great rewards today. Fortunately, it’s not too late for your company to catch up. Every business can achieve a digital transformation with the right tools.

Industry 4.0 Is Increasingly Vital in Aerospace Competitiveness

Jun 14, 2022 | Aerospace, IoT, Research

Like other branches of industry, aerospace companies are quickly adopting industry 4.0 technology. Innovations in computers and data analytics in the past decade and a half have brought forth a brand new model of industry. Some are even calling it the fourth industrial revolution! These digital transformation trends cannot be ignored if you want to remain competitive. But what does a digital transformation in aerospace involve, and why is it necessary to start now?

Implementing Model-Based Enterprise in Aerospace Manufacturing

May 17, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content

The big data trends that have taken over the service sector are trickling down into manufacturing. However, decades of traditional industrial practice have made it difficult to achieve a smooth digital transformation in aerospace and other industries. Veteran engineers may not fully appreciate just how valuable going digital can be. Digital transformation companies, though, have found ways to unite modern data trends with useful engineering tools. Model-based enterprise, or MBE, is the perfect approach for a digital transformation in aerospace.

Why Aerospace Companies Must Embrace Digital Transformation

Apr 18, 2022 | Aerospace, All Content

Aerospace companies of all sizes need to modernize to meet the challenges of tomorrow. While large airlines have completed digital transformations, many smaller ones have not. In addition, parts suppliers and subcontractors are often far behind in their efforts to go digital. The more advanced your company’s technology is, the more you’ll be able to work with bigger players, and even become one yourself. What will your company be able to do when it goes digital?

Automated Test Equipment: How Will it Benefit You?

Jan 24, 2022 | Academic Teaching, Aerospace, All Content, IoT, Manufacturing, Research

Before you can bring a new industrial solution to market, it has to be vetted thoroughly. Similarly, to prove that your company can handle massive installations for the public sector, you’ll need to demonstrate your capacity. Expanding your own operations calls for pilot designs and exploratory testing to ensure that your goals are feasible. Regardless of the exact situation, testing your systems and their components is essential. R&D and QC processes can be greatly accelerated with automated test equipment.

How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Aerospace in the Next Decade

Dec 28, 2021 | Aerospace, All Content, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, IoT, Research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is much more than a buzzword. Machine learning algorithms coupled with massive databases are making it possible for companies to surge forward in a fraction of the time it would take engineers with just a pen and paper. In particular, the aerospace industry is beginning to tap into the potential of AI. We expect some major leaps forward in the next decade thanks to AI. Here are some of the breakthroughs you can expect to see.

Managing Obsolescence in Aerospace

Feb 12, 2021 | Aerospace

Learn how to implement a proactive obsolescence management strategy in aerospace from the operations, hardware and software perspectives.

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