Project description
In the 2022 call for proposals of the INNOVA-ADELANTE programme in Castile-La Mancha, a project carried out by Airbus Helicopters Spain has been approved. Therefore, the project DIGITALIZED DIMENSIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM OF AERONAUTICAL PARTS. INDUSTRY 4.0 is an incentive project with a grant co-financed by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha and 80% by the European Regional Development Fund.
AHE specializes in the manufacturing of helicopters, their major components, and transmission systems. Within this production process, it employs crucial parts that ensure the future proper functioning of the helicopter and directly impact aviation safety. Consequently, prior to integrating any part into the production process, it must be verified that the part meets the standards required for its inclusion. Therefore, this digitized dimensional control system, which is intended for implementation, forms part of the industrial transformation measures aimed at achieving Industry 4.0 standards, as undertaken by Airbus Helicopters globally.
Through the implementation of this project, the objectives include mapping all parts, ensuring total quality in the mechanical transmission process in terms of roughness and flat geometry measurement, and consequently enhancing flight safety.
Additionally, this project aligns with the new strategy of Airbus Helicopters group (Log 4.0), involving the establishment of the new logistical HUB in Albacete. Overall, the aim is the digital transformation of processes and the semi-automation of the dimensional control system inspection. The implementation of this process enables the development of data analyses based on Big Data methodology, a completely innovative approach that represents an opportunity to adapt to the new digitalization objectives.
In conclusion, this novel process is being used for the first time in the company and leads to a significant improvement in the manufacturing process, reducing time and enhancing aviation safety—an essential aspect in the aerospace sector.
- File code: 02/22/IN/037G
- Beneficiary: AIRBUS Helicopters España SAU (AHE)
- Project location: CTRA DE LAS PEÑAS KM 5.3 CP: 02006 ALBACETE (ALBACETE)
- Total project budget: € 103,893
- JCCM/ERDF Total project grant: €25,973.25