Russian UEC, part of the Rostec Group, is striving to digitize and accelerate the assembly processes of aircraft engine components and assemblies. Augmented reality technologies are now used in the assembly of gas turbine engines at the UEC-Saturn plant in Rybinsk. While the project is currently a pilot and only operates at one enterprise, it has significant potential.
The system is powered by the Russian software platform «ИКСАР», which is combined with augmented reality glasses and other types of mobile devices.
The aircraft engine assembler puts on glasses and performs work operations according to step-by-step instructions on the screen. When one block of work is completed, moving on to a new block is only possible with confirmation from the controller in the information system. «ИКСАР» allows for photo and video recording of completed operations, structuring a digital trace of the assembly process. This not only controls employees but also helps to automatically generate an assembly map of the product.
The system keeps track of the time spent on each operation. It can monitor the workload of employees and analyze their work on each manufactured product. If an assembler needs consultation with colleagues or experts, the system will help them get in touch without leaving the workplace.
According to the press service of «Ростеха», «ОДК-Сатурн» considers the experiment successful and intends to develop it. In 2024, they intend to customize the interface for simultaneous collaboration of assemblers and develop integration with the enterprise's information systems.
It was previously reported that UEC planned to implement AI for defect detection in polished aircraft engine blades. The first such robotic complex is ready to be launched at the stage of preliminary quality control of parts, also at the Rybinsk enterprise «ОДК-Сатурн».
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