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Automation techniques for short interval scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Aircraft Company X (ACX) designs and manufactures aircraft. ACX operates Manufacturing Center 1 which produces parts and assemblies for both assembly and spares business lines. Accurate scheduling is crucial for meeting ...
Production leveling and cycle time reduction in satellite manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Reducing cycle time for geostationary communication satellites represents a major competitive advantage for manufacturers. Reducing cycle time can be done through application of lean manufacturing techniques such as ...
Qualification and characterization of metal additive manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as an effective and efficient way to digitally manufacture complicated structures. Raytheon Missile Systems seeks to gain limited production capability with metals AM, which can only ...
A risk analysis of unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace system for utility applications
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
A need exists for utility companies to incorporate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into their operations to reduce the cost and increase the safety of asset inspections. The FAA is allowing the use of UAS for commercial ...
Internal dynamics of the short-term commercial aircraft engine leasing market
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
General trends in the commercial aircraft aftermarket indicate an increased reliance of leased engines in operators' spare engine strategies. A methodology for forecasting short-term engine lease demand is developed using ...