CHANGI, Singapore, Feb. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins
Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., (NYSE:
UTX), is taking a bold step forward in digitally transforming MRO
operations with the opening of its Singapore Innovation Hub, a new
10,000 square foot facility unveiled today at 39 Changi N Crescent,
Singapore 499638.
The Innovation Hub is expected to add more than 40 new jobs from
disciplines including robotics and automation engineering, software
development, and data science. Collins Aerospace has committed to
delivering more than 40 proof of concepts over the next five years
that are expected to evolve to new product and enhanced service
offerings for its MRO customers.
The Innovation Hub will leverage automation, sensing, and
machine learning technology to address customer pain points such as
inventory management and part availability. Additionally, the
Innovation Hub will advance additive manufacturing capabilities and
techniques and become one of three centers of excellence for
additive technologies for Collins Aerospace. These new digital,
additive, and automated capabilities will also enable original
equipment production to help serve customer needs.
"Leveraging the technology and insights of these proof of
concepts will undoubtedly advance our MRO operations," said
Gail Baker, president, Aftermarket
Services for Collins Aerospace. "We are looking forward to
celebrating the successful implementation of industry-leading
solutions that the talented Singapore-based team will produce from the
Innovation Hub."
"The Innovation Hub will play a critical role in helping Collins
Aerospace evolve our MRO shops by combining data science with
state-of-the-art robotic and automation technology, to enhance
customer connectivity," says Bob
Butz, general manager and vice president, Global Repair
Services, Collins Aerospace. "This is a significant step toward
creating a more seamless travel experience for the flying
public."
The Singapore facility is one
of Collins Aerospace's 15 Centers of Excellence and has delivered
approximately 200,000 products to 280 customers since opening in
2005. The site serves as the center for Asia-Pacific MRO operations
with other sites located in China,
Australia, and Malaysia for a total of 1 million square feet
of MRO shop floor space in the Asia-Pacific region.
About Collins Aerospace Systems
Collins Aerospace
Systems, 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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