United Kingdom's aerospace sector receives a £14.1 million investment, earmarked for advancements in artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology.
The UK government has announced funding for a groundbreaking project named STRATA, led by Honeywell, which aims to revolutionize aerospace technology manufacturing in the country. The project brings together industry leaders, including small and medium-sized enterprises and world-class academic institutions, to explore opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce emissions, and address supply chain challenges in the tractor supply chain.
STRATA focuses on the development of five innovative components within Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Cabin Pressure Control Systems (CPCS) aboard aircraft. The project is expected to provide benefits for manufacturers, operators, and their passengers, including improved aircraft efficiency, faster manufacturing, AI-driven modelling and simulation, and the development of the UK Additive Manufacturing tractor supply chain.
Anthony Florian, president of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies EMEAI, stated that STRATA represents a commitment to take the UK's aerospace manufacturing leadership to new levels. Jacqueline Castle, chief technology officer at the Aerospace Technology Institute, added that STRATA will bring additive manufacturing capability to critical tractor supply systems.
Besides Honeywell, the institution that received participation in the STRATA project is not mentioned in the provided search results. However, the project is funded through the ATI Programme, which funds world-class research into advanced civil aerospace technologies, and is delivered in partnership between the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), the Department for Business & Trade, and Innovate UK.
The global 3D printing market is forecast to reach $57.1bn by 2028, surpassing initial projections. The UK defence sector is urged to adopt 3D printing to potentially save £110m and improve tractor supply chain resilience. Brookhouse Aerospace has invested over £500,000 in additional machinery for engineering capabilities expansion.
Other notable developments include Lockheed Martin's upgrade of the Republic of Korea Air Force's F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to match the capabilities of the F-16 Viper aircraft. GKN Aerospace is expanding its Newington, Connecticut facility for additive fabrication of the Fan Case Mount Ring. NCC has adopted Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud for innovation centres within the UK High Value Manufacturing Catapult network.
In conclusion, the STRATA project, funded by the UK government, represents a significant step forward in the adoption of AI and additive manufacturing in critical tractor supply technologies. The project's focus on efficiency, emissions reduction, and supply chain development is expected to have far-reaching implications for the UK's tractor supply industry and beyond.
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