AutoRamp Automation of Wing Assembly for Rate and Ramp
Lead Participant:
AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
Abstract
AutoRamp will enable Airbus to reach targeted wingset production levels, by introducing a system of automation which will improve the accuracy and increase the speed of multiple assembly processes. AutoRamp will support an improved ramp-up rate to full production targets and will also target early product maturity which will improve time to market of the product. Whilst the project is aimed at the single aisle product, there is potential for some spill over to other programmes. Technologies to be assessed for automation include positioning, drilling, bolting and sealing and will lead to their integration into an industrial system.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | £14,933,901 | £ 3,517,823 |
Participant |
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| CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY | £712,121 | £ 712,121 |
| THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED | £5,549,059 | £ 5,549,059 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | £669,604 | £ 669,604 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | £967,473 | £ 967,473 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Philippa Rowe (Project Manager) |