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Andy Norton from Rolls-Royce, at the Aerospace Technology Institute #ATIHub discusses the company's advancements in repair technology and the integration of automation with #Inspection. Key points made include: 1. Automation and Inspection: - Automation is central to improving efficiency and reducing costs. - Projects like "#ReInstate" focus on enhancing inspection and repair processes, incorporating digital twins to standardise and democratise data collection. 2. Funding and Strategy: - Significant investments from entities like Boeing and the ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) help drive these advancements. - Rolls-Royce is focusing on three main areas: 🔹inspection 🔹repair, and 🔹structural health monitoring. 3. Lifecycle Management: - Strategies to extend the lifecycle of engines, including real-time data collection and improved maintenance techniques, are emphasized. - Automation in inspection, such as transitioning from manual methods to digital tools, is key to standardising and improving accuracy. 4. Repair Innovations: - Using additive manufacturing for remanufacturing and repairing components like Blisks (bladed disks) to reduce costs and improve sustainability. - Developing robotic tools to assist with complex repairs and inspections, enhancing safety and efficiency. 5. Design for Service: - Emphasising the importance of designing new products with maintainability and serviceability in mind. - Collaborative efforts with universities and other partners to innovate in areas like advanced optical inspection and spectroscopy. 6. Challenges and Collaboration: - Overcoming the "Valley of Death" in technology deployment, which involves bridging the gap between academic research and practical application. - Importance of integrating new technologies into existing processes while ensuring they are reliable and supported. 7. Future Directions: - Preparing for future challenges such as the integration of hydrogen technologies. - Ensuring that design philosophies incorporate maintainability and inspection readiness from the start. Andy highlights the collaborative efforts required to advance repair technologies and the need for continuous innovation to maintain and improve Rolls-Royce's service capabilities. #Maintainability #NDT #Automation #Integration #Standards University of Nottingham Waygate Technologies #AI #IntelligentEngine #ATI #Aerospace #TimeOnWing #Hydrogen #Collaboration #ConditionMonitoring Tharsus Welding & Sheet Metal Co
