First of its kind Intelligent Factory to revolutionise combat aircraft production

Posted on 13 Jul 2020 by Jonny Williamson

BAE Systems’ new facility in Lancashire is applying game-changing digital technologies to advance manufacturing on the UK’s next generation combat air system, Tempest.

The new facility at BAE Systems’ site in Warton is the result of a multi-million pound investment and collaboration with more than 40 blue chip and SME companies along with academic institutions. By bringing together advanced manufacturing technologies and harnessing the best of UK innovation, the digitally connected, intelligent factory is expected to transform engineering processes for future…

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