Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit: Building next-generation combat aircraft

Posted on 2 Dec 2019 by Jonny Williamson
Next-generation Combat Aircraft -Tempest - image courtesy of BAE Systems

The manufacturing challenges facing next-generation aircraft are numerous. The application of new methods of production, collaboration, flexibility and technology play a vital role in addressing them.

Andrew Schofield – Manufacturing & Materials Technology Director, BAE Systems  – took to the main stage at Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2019 to reveal the huge contribution BAE makes to the UK economy, the manufacturing challenges of next-generation aircraft, and how the Made Smarter initiative is helping. BAE Systems – Air 54% | Maritime 25% | Land…

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