Donite - Automated Assembly for Thermoformed Twin Skin Panels (TTSP) for Aircraft Seating

Lead Participant: DONITE PLASTICS LTD

Abstract

Development of an automated assembly cell , incorporating Made Smarter technologies, for Advanced Thermoformed Twin Skin Panels (TTSP) for aircraft seating systems. The assembly cell will be developed to create a human and machine collaborative environment for increased human machine efficiency. Flexible fixturing will be developed allowing for flexibility within a family of components with improved agility for efficient changeover. Digitisation will increase control and conformance and will include rapidly deployed digital work instructions to the operator.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

DONITE PLASTICS LTD £209,943 £ 146,960
 

Participant

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST £89,953 £ 89,953

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