CASE STUDIES
Our case studies showcase how advanced research and industrial collaboration come together to deliver real-world impact. Each project demonstrates the power of combining digital technologies, intelligent automation, and new engineering approaches to create more connected, flexible, and sustainable manufacturing systems.
From concept to commercial application, these studies illustrate how Omnifactory® transforms innovative ideas into practical solutions—accelerating progress, driving productivity, and strengthening the resilience of UK manufacturing.
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Enhanced Low-Cost Automation
Technologies | ELCAT
A digital and physical demonstrator combining robotics, reconfigurable tooling and metrology to enable low-cost, flexible aerospace assembly.
FLEXIBLE NACELLE
MANUFACTURING | FLEXCELLE
A measurement-assisted, jig-less assembly system using digital manufacturing and non-contact inspection to streamline fuselage production.
MADE SMARTER INNOVATION RESEARCH CENTRE FOR CONNECTED
FACTORIES | MSICF
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A research platform developing morphing, digitally connected factory systems that enhance resilience, adaptability and sustainability.
ELASTIC MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS | ELASTIC
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A pioneering framework for elastic, service-based manufacturing systems that dynamically allocate resources using cognitive and adaptive control.
advanced wing structure for rotocraft
additional lift
demonstrator | astral
A next-generation rotorcraft wing programme using automated fibre placement, digital simulation and eco-materials to reduce weight and drag.
VARIANCE AWARE DETERMINATE ASSEMBLY INTEGRATED
SYSTEM | VADIS
An adaptive wing assembly approach integrating metrology, digital twins and intelligent fixturing for precision and tolerance optimisation.
wing lean innovative future
technology | WINGLIFT
An advanced robotic and digital integration project developing sub-millimetre precision systems for composite wing assembly in next-generation aircraft.
AUTOMATION OF WING ASSEMBLY FOR RATE AND
RAMP | AUTORAMP
An automation-driven project integrating robotic drilling, fastening and sealing systems to accelerate wing assembly and increase production efficiency.
SPACE MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGY, EXPLOITATION AND REALISATION | SMARTER
A feasibility programme developing intelligent robotic and digital manufacturing systems for in-orbit assembly, repair and future space-based production.