Developed in collaboration with leading technology experts including Fairfield Control Systems, the Intelligent Workstation is a smart manufacturing system designed to support a range of complex operational requirements.
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UK industry to play key role in new Global Combat Air Programme, delivering next phase of combat air fighter jet development
The UK’s sovereign industry partners, under Team Tempest, will support the significant endeavour announced today by the Governments of the UK, Japan and Italy, which will see the three nations build a truly international programme, with a shared ambition to develop a next generation fighter aircraft under a new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). -
Industry collaborates to bring augmented reality to Hawk aircraft
BAE Systems will collaborate with Red 6 to explore the integration of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) onto the Hawk fast jet trainer aircraft. -
Sustainable Ground Power Rolled OutTo UK Typhoons
Royal Air Force Typhoons will be powered up by 40 new electric battery ground power units following a recent trial conducted with BAE Systems on a Typhoon Squadron. The units will replace diesel powered systems and reduce harmful emissions by more than 90% whilst cutting running costs by 80%. -
BAE Systems to collaborate with Inzpire on future training technologies
BAE Systems and training specialists Inzpire will work together to explore the development of next generation military training. -
Future of front line military jet support revealed
A glimpse in to the future of how the Royal Air Force’s fleet of frontline aircraft could be supported by transformative use of new innovative solutions– from exo-skeletons and virtual reality headsets to robotic ‘team mates’ and use of greener, sustainable solutions and digital twinning – was revealed today at RAF Coningsby, home to the UK’s RAF Typhoon fleet. -
Qatar receives its firstEurofighter Typhoon atofficial ceremony in the UK
On Monday, 15 August 2022, the first Typhoon aircraft was delivered to the Qatar Armed Forces at a roll-out ceremony hosted by Cliff Robson, BAE Systems Group, Managing Director Air. -
Harnessing virtual realityfor next generationmilitary training
BAE Systems and VR simulation company, VRAI, will work together to harness the power of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore the next generation of training for military forces of tomorrow. -
Embraer and BAE Systemsannounce collaboration for theC-390 Millennium and Eve eVTOL
• The potential strategic partnership for the C-390 Millennium aims for collaboration in markets in which BAE Systems has a significant presence, including the Middle East, for example, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • The Companies intend to create a joint venture to explore Eve eVTOL for application in the defence and security market -
UK's 'Next-Generation' Combat Air Demonstrator Set To Fly
The UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace MP has confirmed plans for Britain to lead the development of a new flying combat air demonstrator, which will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UK’s Future Combat Air System.
The workstation combines a range of Industry 4.0 technologies and systems to assist the operator in a range of complex, secure and demanding environments.
Designed with the operator in mind, it has been developed to maximise the value of human touch.
Its modular design can be adapted and scaled to suit a range of operational needs to deliver more efficient and adaptable capability.
Working collaboratively with BAE Systems, we have securely integrated many new technologies and connected them to business systems. Our unique partnership has allowed us to develop and prove Intelligent Workstation in a live production environment, ensuring it is safe, secure, and resilient. Oliver Mangham, Applications Director, Fairfield Control Systems
Features
Secure systems integration
Intelligent Workstation has the ability to securely pull through a range of key information from a multitude of business-wide systems. This ensures Intelligent Workstation is stitched into the fabric of existing operational environments, not isolated as an island of technology
Intelligent Workstation has the ability to securely pull through a range of key information from a multitude of business-wide systems. This ensures Intelligent Workstation is stitched into the fabric of existing operational environments, not isolated as an island of technology
Dynamic Work Instructions
Interactive PDF’s, video content and 3D models can be used to provide the operator with enhanced training and support
The system has been designed to connect with other manufacturing systems e.g supply and stock systems to provide an end to end smart manufacturing solution
Every assembly has a completed digital signature
Interactive PDF’s, video content and 3D models can be used to provide the operator with enhanced training and support
The system has been designed to connect with other manufacturing systems e.g supply and stock systems to provide an end to end smart manufacturing solution
Every assembly has a completed digital signature
Augmented Reality
Making use of optical projection, laser projection, mobile tablets & AR headsets, Intelligent Workstation can provide the operator key information at precisely the right time in any given operation
Making use of optical projection, laser projection, mobile tablets & AR headsets, Intelligent Workstation can provide the operator key information at precisely the right time in any given operation
From the placement of components on a sub-assembly, to manipulating the finished part and envisioning the final output, the latest software is utilised to transform the operator experience
Smart Tools Compatibility
Tools are integrated into the workstation so that operators have at a glance guidance for optimal use. Working with leading specialists Fairfield Control Systems, the open system architecture means users are not restricted in their choice of tools
Automatic Operator Recognition
Bench height and lighting is adjusted to individual operator preferences
Operator settings can be adjusted depending on the nature of each operation
Tools are integrated into the workstation so that operators have at a glance guidance for optimal use. Working with leading specialists Fairfield Control Systems, the open system architecture means users are not restricted in their choice of tools
Automatic Operator Recognition
Bench height and lighting is adjusted to individual operator preferences
Operator settings can be adjusted depending on the nature of each operation
Light assisted kitting
Guides operator to part selectionIntelligent Workstation CGI model
Smart supply systems - System informs stock/re-order requirements reducing waste and time from the process
Smart Management
Live data dashboards from the workstation can be live tracked from remote location
Automated Validation
Live quality checks ensure task is being completed within the specifications required
Guides operator to part selectionIntelligent Workstation CGI model
Smart supply systems - System informs stock/re-order requirements reducing waste and time from the process
Smart Management
Live data dashboards from the workstation can be live tracked from remote location
Automated Validation
Live quality checks ensure task is being completed within the specifications required
Intelligent Workstation has revolutionised the operator experience across BAE Systems Air Sector. We believe there is huge potential for other adjacent industries to benefit from this experience and transform their complex operations too Shaun Williams, Entrepreneur in Residence, Air Sector
Product Applications
Intelligent Workstation is ideally suited for quality critical, high precision, low volume, high complexity operations and/or situations requiring rapid training/ up-skilling.
Examples include:
Each Intelligent Workstation is unique in its design, wrapping a secure digital operational tech solution around individual requirements. Final solutions can include: Bench Systems, Augmented Reality Headsets, Laser Projection Systems and scaled-up Gantry Systems.
Find out more about how the Intelligent Workstation could transform your operations below.
Spotlight on our supply chain
Find out more about Fairfield Control Systems, the team who developed a production-ready version of the Intelligent Workstation for the manufacture of aircraft parts.
Partnering for success
More than 40 suppliers and organisations help us to deliver next generation manufacturing capabilities and drive benefits and cost savings into existing programmes like Typhoon and F-35 and help to pave the way for the development of a future combat air system
Factory of the Future
The workstation continues to be developed further within our Factory of the Future test-bed environment
Technology Transforming Typhoon
Intelligent Workstation is currently in operation in Typhoon production