Talking Aerospace Today Learning from Automotive to Build More Aircraft – Smart Manufacturing in A&D Ep. 3
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Apr 18, 2025 
In a riveting discussion, Suresh Rama, a Portfolio Development Executive at Siemens with expertise in digital manufacturing, shares insights on the aerospace and defense industry's shift towards smart manufacturing. He emphasizes the lessons aerospace can learn from the highly automated automotive sector, particularly in enhancing production for uncrewed aircraft. Topics include current automation levels in aerospace, key areas like CNC machining and 3D printing, and the potential for AI and robotics to further revolutionize manufacturing processes. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts!
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Automation Differences in Industries
- Automotive industry has automated 70-80% of manufacturing, sometimes even 90-95%, compared to aerospace's 30-50%.
- Aerospace highlights higher complexity and customization as reasons for less automation currently.
Boost Manufacturing with Robotics & AI
- Leverage extensive use of robotics and AI-driven predictive maintenance to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Adopt flexible manufacturing systems to handle different models and ramp up production quickly.
Human Dexterity Limits Automation
- Aerospace automation is limited by high product complexity and customization requiring human dexterity.
- Automation excels in repetitive tasks like attaching skins to airframes, benefiting aerospace manufacturing.