There’s a new way to build aircraft parts with ultimate precision thanks to augmented reality (AR). In Spirit AeroSystems’ manufacturing plants, mechanics rely on AR projections to assemble fuselage sections with pinpoint accuracy. Digital overlays highlight exact drill holes, bracket placements and fastener locations, guiding them step-by-step through assembly. Technicians then use tablets to map digital guidance onto completed aerostructures. Following clear visual cues, they quickly detect misalignments, anomalies or missing parts before the aerostructures leave the facility.

Spirit AeroSystems, a major US supplier of aerostructures for commercial, defense and business aircraft, is putting this technology into action, using Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA Augmented Experience to transform mechanical assistance and digital inspections. Smart factory technologies now are embedded into its production lines as part of a broader effort to eliminate errors and improve efficiency. AR guides workers at every stage, making production more precise and seamless than ever before.

“Safety, compliance and quality are the foundations of our manufacturing system,” said Sean Black, SVP, chief technology officer and chief engineer at Spirit AeroSystems. “We continue our journey to embed quality into every step of our manufacturing process and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This approach ensures that every component meets strict quality standards and contributes to the highest levels of safety in the industry.”

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