
More effective use of data could unlock production bottlenecks at aerospace and defense manufacturers, according to 3D design and product lifecycle management specialist Dassault Systèmes. The sister company to the France-based builder of Falcon business jets and Rafale fighters is stepping up efforts to effectively use data to safely support the increased manufacturing rates needed to clear delivery backlogs that are frustrating customers.
“This will continue to be a stubborn problem, but the technology now available gives manufacturers the potential to introduce incremental efficiencies without impacting safety,” David Lovejoy, Dassault Systèmes vice president for industry sales, told AIN. In his view, the industry also needs to make better use of data to attract new employees who may otherwise gravitate toward sectors where they feel more at home with working practices.