In modern aircraft production, precision is everything. Every hole and every fixing point must be precisely positioned to ensure safety and quality.

As part of the DiCADeMA project (Digital Cabin Architectures and Design for Manufacturing) led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), a novel digitally networked process has been developed. Through intelligent automation, this approach elevates aircraft cabin manufacturing to a new level. A key component in this process is an Ensenso 3D camera from IDS Imaging Development Systems that ensures precise detection and alignment of drilling positions.

Digital process chain, from design to production

The aim of the project is to establish a continuous digital thread, from design to production. Changes to the cabin design, such as seat spacing and the associated new position of the luggage compartments, are recorded directly in the digital design data and automatically transferred to production planning. Simulations allow these variants to be validated before any physical component is manufactured. Once digital validation is complete, production can begin immediately.

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