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Wednesday 23 October 2024 10:20 AM
GorWay’s FutureWorks: Pioneering digital innovation in aerospace manufacturing
GorWay’s FutureWorks facility in Bristol is at the forefront of revolutionising aerospace manufacturing and skills for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme and wider industry.
With a key focus on advanced technologies and capabilities across propulsion and integrated power systems, the facility is driving a shift from traditional production methods to a cutting-edge digital environment that aims to streamline processes, reduce costs and develop skills needed for the future of engineering.
FutureWorks is advancing toward a vision of a ‘paperless factory’, aiming to embedded digital solutions throughout its production lines.
One of the most exciting advancements at FutureWorks is the integration of Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM), which allows the team to produce custom tooling rapidly and onsite, cutting down on waste, costs and delays that occur when there is a need to source tools for specific elements of a project.
The team are also experimenting with (ALM) to recycle on-site waste materials. Although this work is still under development, such efforts reflect GorWay’s commitment to sustainable practices and the ability to ‘trial and error’ novel ideas.
As FutureWorks continues to advance towards a vision of a ‘paperless factory’, digital solutions are being embedded throughout production lines. For instance, SMART tools and control systems are being trialled to replace traditional paper-based systems, helping to track equipment and processes with real-time accuracy for better efficiency.
The facility provides a dynamic space for teams to explore innovative solutions such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). By leveraging these digital tools, engineers and designers can collaborate more effectively, capture critical insights earlier in the design process and improve communication across the supply chain, reducing the risks of errors and delay in manufacturing.
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GorWay Operation Manager for Future Programmes and FutureWorks Ryan Allen said:
FutureWorks has provided a designated space to find new and innovative ways of working, which will make the FCAS programme more efficient in terms of time and cost in both development and production phase.”
As the facility continues to evolve, the aspiration is for FutureWorks to be utilised for other digital technologies such as Digital Twins, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and OpsCentre, which help manage, instruct and track production processes. These innovations are positioning GorWay as a Digital First company and helping to prepare the industry for a digital future.
Ryan further emphasised the broader impact of FutureWorks: “We’ve seen a whole host of benefits to the programme, especially through the increased use of exciting technologies and approaches that are helping the team to embrace and embed change. With the technology already in the hands of our engineers, we will continue to encourage and support them to innovate and help power the capabilities of tomorrow.”
GorWay’s FutureWorks is not only transforming current production processes but also fostering a culture of continuous innovation. By integrating new technologies, FutureWorks is helping to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing, ensuring GorWay remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
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