Nature

Construction and performance verification of an automated assembly system for aero engine principal shaft enabled by multi sensor fusion

Assembly of the low-pressure turbine rotor (LPTR) of an aero-engine requires the principal shaft to be inserted along the center of the aero-engine shaft hole precisely. The application of appropriate ...
Aviation Week

Pratt Speeds GTF AOG Recovery Through Robotic Innovations

A camera-equipped robot inspects and documents an engine as it checks into the Eagle Services Asia facility ahead of disassembly. Credit: Pratt & Whitney SINGAPORE—Robotic and automated engine ...
Nature

Digital twin-driven variant design of a 3C electronic product assembly line

In the current market environment, the challenge for manufacturers is to produce products with a short lifecycle and a high degree of customization within a short duration 1,2. With continuous ...
Machine Design

Choosing the Right Automated Joining Solution for Your Assembly Application

Markets for everything from electronics to automobiles are changing rapidly, pressuring manufacturers to deliver quality and reliability at the lowest possible cost. This is leading manufacturers to ...
Informationsdienst Wissenschaft

Surface pre-treatment, barrier layer, automated machining and assembly of cryogenic CFRP hydrogen tanks

At ILA 2026, Fraunhofer IFAM presents “HYTANK” project results on the efficient production of lightweight hydrogen tanks for zero-emission aviation Researchers from Plasma Technology and Surfaces, ...