Fylde aircraft makers to test robots on production line

Cobots '“ or collaborative robots  '“ are set to appear on the Fylde by the end of the year.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jun 2018, 16:30 BST
Updated 27th Jun 2018, 17:33 BST
BAE Systems is introducing cobots to assist engineers building aircraftBAE Systems is introducing cobots to assist engineers building aircraft
BAE Systems is introducing cobots to assist engineers building aircraft

The machines, designed to support people with complex manufacturing of combat aircraft will be trialled at BAE System’s Warton site.

The new technology will be helping to make systems for cutting-edge combat aircraft and will have sensors to recognise engineers and automatically load optimised individual profiles to work alongside them.

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Dave Holmes, manufacturing director at BAE Systems’ Air business, said: “We’ve only really started to scratch the surface of what automation can do in industry and some really exciting possibilities are emerging as we enter the fourth industrial revolution.

“Cobotics is the next, natural step in developing manufacturing technology that will allow for a blending of skilled roles.

“We envisage that people will make larger, more strategic decisions while delegating the repetitive and intricate aspects of production to a robot.” He said it would empower employees to work safely at greater speed and accuracy.

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