Aerospace and Defense
Product Lifecycle Management for the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Aerospace and defense organizations are launching new programs with exceptional performance goals, requiring them to develop aircraft that take advantage of the latest technologies, materials and manufacturing processes. Concurrently, governments are transforming infrastructure safety and security systems to accommodate new aircraft and the technology that manages those systems. The driving force is innovation, facilitated by collaborative, synchronized program management across the aerospace and defense industry lifecycle and its total value chain.
Aerospace & Defense Agencies
Relationships between defense agencies and their technology partners are a key part of program management, so that the right decisions are made.
Aircraft & Airframes
Budget constraints, shorter program schedules and the use of composites make today’s business climate challenging for aircraft and airframe manufacturers.
Aircraft Engines
Composites are becoming the material of choice for aircraft engine components as they provide a variety of benefits, including weight reduction and improved performance.
Avionics & Defense Electronics
Continued growth in most segments of the aerospace industry means there will be an increasing reliance on avionics and software providers to deliver competitive products to manufacturers and operators who need to have the latest in avionics and electronic systems.
Space Systems
The manufacturers of space systems are faced with the joint challenge of producing low-weight spacecraft and meeting tight launch deadlines.
Case Studies
Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd.
Concurrent engineering shaved two and a half years off development of the PC-21 training aircraft
Waltonen Engineering
Waltonen Engineering uses Tecnomatix to help manufacturers predict dimensional quality issues, avoid significant production problems and maximize profitability