The growing use of robots by the aerospace industry
ISSN: 0143-991x
Article publication date: 23 October 2018
Issue publication date: 7 December 2018
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to provide details of the growing uses of robots by the aerospace industry.
Design/methodology/approach
Following an introduction, this paper discusses and highlights the benefits of the following robotic applications and technologies: drilling and riveting; painting and stripping; composite structure manufacture; three-dimensional printing; and in-service engine inspection. Finally, brief conclusions are drawn.
Findings
Robots are increasingly being used by the aerospace sector in a diversity of applications. They confer a number of significant benefits including reduced costs, manpower and timescales, improved quality and novel manufacturing capabilities. The market is forecast for rapid growth as new applications emerge.
Originality/value
This paper illustrates the growing importance of robots in the aerospace sector.
Keywords
Citation
Bogue, R. (2020), "The growing use of robots by the aerospace industry", Industrial Robot, Vol. 45 No. 6, pp. 705-709. https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-08-2018-0160
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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