PARIS, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins
Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., (NYS: UTX),
announced a strategic investment in Singapore to develop an aerospace innovation
hub in the region dedicated to advanced maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO) processes and operations, as well as additive
manufacturing processes and capabilities. The innovation hub
demonstrates Collins Aerospace's commitment to developing best
practices and a continued effort to digitally transform the
aerospace industry.
The 15,000 square ft. innovation hub will be located at the
Collins Changi MRO Campus and feature a lab for Automation, Smart
Factory development and Advanced Manufacturing for deployment
across Collins Aerospace. A ground breaking ceremony will be held
in August and the lab is expected to be open in 1Q 2020.
This innovation hub will assist in the digitalization and
automation of its current MRO and manufacturing footprint to
further advance Collins Aerospace's lean manufacturing efforts
while delivering a superior quality product to customers.
Additionally, the innovation hub builds upon the company's existing
presence in the Singapore region
that includes a 24-hour, 7-days a week, rotable parts exchange pool
to meet customer needs. It is Collins Aerospace's fourth additive
manufacturing lab and the first center outside the United States. This hub will also be
Collins Aerospace's first additive facility with titanium
capability and will feature prototyping, development, tooling and
ultimately low-rate production of additive materials.
"We're experiencing tremendous growth and transformation in
aerospace globally, and we are focused on innovation in order to
remain at the forefront of advanced methods and materials for
maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions," said Ajay Agrawal, president, Aftermarket Services,
Collins Aerospace. "We are proud to collaborate with the Singapore
Economic Development Board to optimize our customers' experience
through the application of new technologies this lab will
produce."
Gian Yi-Hsen, Executive Director,
Conglomerates, EDB, said: "The Collins Aerospace Innovation [Hub]
is an exciting addition to Singapore's vibrant aerospace ecosystem and a
new growth chapter for Collins Aerospace in Singapore. Its focus on emerging technologies
like additive manufacturing underscores Singapore's regional leadership in advanced
manufacturing and innovation. With its added innovation capacity in
Singapore, Collins Aerospace will
be well-positioned for continued success in the region and
beyond."
"We are actively working in the field of additive design and
manufacturing for aerospace applications," states Paula Hay, Executive Director Additive Design
and Manufacturing at Collins Aerospace. "We are focused on parts
across a wide spectrum of materials including Aluminum, Inconel,
Titanium, Copper, Nickel, as well as other special alloys. The
additive lab in the Singapore
innovation hub will further our additive capabilities and
techniques. It's a very exciting time for additive technology as it
moves out of the research and prototyping realm and into
production."
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:
UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent
solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in
2018 by bringing together Collins and Rockwell Collins, Collins
Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and
expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the
demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information,
visit collinsaerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
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