Remove Aerospace Remove Blog Remove Manufacturing Remove Supply Chain
article thumbnail

How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing

Plataine

With a rising skills gap and an emphasis on attending university over learning a trade, the manufacturing labor shortage is not a new problem. Supply chain issues are also compounding the productivity issues stemming from labor shortages. Suppliers are facing the same labor shortages as manufacturers.

article thumbnail

Digital Transformation in Aerospace and Defense

ATS

In the aerospace and defense industry , the need to embrace digital transformation is more important than ever. In this post, we will look at practical applications of digital transformation in aerospace and defense companies, and will take a closer look at the benefits that digital technology can provide. and Industry 4.0

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Optimization Trends in the Aerospace Composites Sector for 2023

Plataine

implementations are focused on helping manufacturers meet the growing demand, increase productivity, and overcome supply chain challenges, all while dealing with workforce shortages. trends we forecast to be in the spotlight for the Aerospace composites industry in 2023: The post Industry 4.0 Today, Industry 4.0

article thumbnail

Time for the Aerospace & Defence Industry to Embrace Greater Digitisation

iBASEt

Today the global Aerospace & Defence (A&D) sector is a $755bn industry. Considering the complexity and risks involved, it is alarming that the majority of A&D manufacturers still use paper-based processes (88%) and spreadsheets (57%). Getting a tighter grip on supply chains .

article thumbnail

Sustainability in Aerospace Composites Manufacturing: How AI and IIoT Drive Results

Plataine

Currently, manufacturing processes use roughly one-third of the world’s energy, and these numbers are only expected to rise. Composites manufacturers are used to having their products evaluated based on quality, performance, pricing, etc.; When it comes to composites, the situation is complex.

article thumbnail

What is High-Tech Manufacturing?

ATS

Share Complex products require complex manufacturing processes, and that’s the essence of high-tech manufacturing. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” This is needed when the product requires great precision in manufacturing and the cost of failures or mistakes is high.

article thumbnail

What is Track and Trace in Manufacturing?

ATS

Share In any modern manufacturing company, there’s an overwhelming need to be efficient. In this guide, our manufacturing experts will answer the question, “What is track and trace?”. A manufacturing track and trace system allows businesses to follow the life cycle of individual products or components throughout the supply chain.