BAE Systems opens smart factory in Warton for Tempest aircraft

BAE Systems opened a new multi-million-pound smart factory in Warton, Lancashire, to support production of next-generation combat aircraft systems like Tempest. The company aims to additively manufacture 30% of Tempest components and use robots for half of assembly.

“BAE Systems has set a target for 30% of its Tempest fighter jet componentry to be manufactured with 3D printing as a new multi-million-pound smart factory opens in Warton, Lancashire.”tctmagazine.com

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• tctmagazine.comBAE Systems aims to additively manufacture 30% of Tempest aircraft components as new smart factory opensTCT TeamJul 13, 2020
• voxelmatters.comBAE Systems Factory of the Future | VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturingDavide SherJul 20, 2020

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