OUR 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.
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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.