Development and integration of automatic tooling design and manufacturing at SAAB
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE IVF AB - RISE IVF AB, Mölndal |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 325 000 |
| Project duration | December 2019 - August 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovair/SMF |
Important results from the project
The investigation of the technical enablers for implementing a design automation solution at SAAB exceeding the original expectations. During the project even some live tests were able to been done, which further strengthens the result. The tests of the material also gave satisfactory results that now both SAAB and RISE IVF can continue to work with.
Expected long term effects
The jig design is a challenge that not only SAAB faces. The improvement potential demonstrated within SAAB is based on a technology that can be used to strengthen the aviation industry in Sweden and many other industries. By automating repetitive tasks in the design process and quickly being able to manufacture components, you can increase efficiency and thereby increase profits. If the aviation industry in Sweden can make equally good aircraft but to a reduced cost, the competitiveness will increase.
Approach and implementation
The activities consisted of demonstration of the technical enablers required for a software to be connected to SAAB´s existing system. The software was also tested in a test environment to ensure that it worked as it should and that the result was adequate. In addition, tests were also performed on fibre-reinforced polymer, which were tested in a laboratory environment to see how they withstood the stresses that the tools may exhibit in production.