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In the aerospace industry, even small manufacturing errors can have devastating consequences. Achieving precise drilling and accurate fastening is essential to maximizing safe assembly solutions, but the pressure to ramp up production adds another layer of complexity. How can companies deploy a robust and sustainable assembly process while increasing production efficiency?
Desoutter offers a wide range of solutions to address aerospace challenges:
As a drilling expert dedicated to aerostructures
As a fastening expert for torquing applications
As a process control expert
As a transformation expert from conventional air tools to smart electrical power tools and robotics applications
As a data driven expert for capturing and analyzing production
Discover solutions in Desoutter's aerospace factory
Real-Time Location Control for Aerospace Assembly
In aerospace manufacturing, every operation must be performed in the right place, with the right parameters, and with full traceability. Powered by nexonar's Real-Time Location System (RTLS), Desoutter enables real-time tracking of drilling and fastening operations across large aerostructures. By verifying tool position, guiding operators through complex assembly sequences, and validating each operation as it happens, nexonar helps prevent errors, reduce rework, improve process compliance, and support full production traceability.
Desoutter expertise is using advanced technology to create simple and easy to use solutions
CONNECT is an industrial smart hub platform which manages all items, actions and information related to your assembly line activities.
Specializes in manufacturing and supplying infrared-based motion capture solutions for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and general industry. nexonar facilitate advanced R&D studies while also enhancing the quality level in manufacturing processes. By utilizing nexonar's motion capture technology, industries can achieve improved quality and efficiency in their operations, leading to enhanced productivity and overall performance.
With Pivotware, you can choose your set-up. Complete independence: you can easily set up your own production processes according to product variants. Island-based Architecture: all processes and work results are stored locally and provided globally. Demand-based Expansion: scalable to match your production needs.
DeMeter opens up exciting new prospects for users such as improving cycle time on the line, making continuous improvements to processes, and understanding production trend in order to improve long-term efficiency.
Seamlessly integrate RAPID into your assembly line to streamline operations, ensure precise screw delivery, and boost productivity.
Top tools used daily in aerospace
XPB Modular - Battery drill
Ergonomic and wireless, Desoutter’s XPB Modular Advance battery drill gives you multiple heads choice and program selection for complete control and freedom. Featuring an embedded display, RFID technology, adjustable speed, a progressive trigger, fast brushless motor, and powerful L-ion battery for constant speed, the XPB Advanced is designed for unrivalled ergonomics with low vibration and noise making it the perfect choice for multi drilling and temporary fastening
DR300 - Pneumatic straight or angle head drill
Compact and durable, Desoutter’s DR300 angle head or straight drill, provides 300 Watts of power, high repeatability, low noise and maintenance and excellent ergonomics. The DR300 is the perfect choice for standard drilling applications.
Drilling Head - XPB
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