2015 PARIS AIR SHOW: Assystem engineers envision tomorrow's aircraft

 2015 PARIS AIR SHOW

Assystem engineers envision tomorrow's aircraft

Assystem is presenting its in-house innovation incubator, the "Assystem Innovation Factory." An opportunity to showcase a number of R&D projects that will shape tomorrow's aviation industry.

Paris, 15 June 2015 - Assystem, a European leader in the field of aerospace engineering, will present its internal innovation incubator - the Assystem Innovation Factory - at the 51^st International Paris Air and Space Show. Built around the dynamism and commitment of Assystem engineers, the Innovation Factory will become an incubator of new ideas to shape tomorrow's world and support major global industries as they encounter new human, environmental and technological challenges.

In the aerospace sector in particular, a number of innovations will be presented at the 2015 Paris Air Show to illustrate Assystem's vision for tomorrow's aircraft, ranging from full-touch flight simulation to composite material processes and cables to make aircraft lighter.

A flight simulator for non-flying personnel

• The aim is to validate test procedures for the performance of innovative systems and also train Assystem engineers.

• The Assystem flight simulator is based on the model of the A380 cockpit with full-touch controls. The modular architecture of this immersive system provides different aircraft models that can all be simulated on the same machine - from a ULM to an airliner.

• Using this environment, different source data can be imported from black boxes and test plans in flight to reproduce a scenario from recorded data. This leads to a better understanding of the context of the test, the feedback, and the incidents that need to be analysed.

• This portable simulator can be carried in a light utility van and set up by one person in less than 10 minutes.

• Highly connectable: any type of hardware or software may be connected to the simulator, from a tablet to a full computer for training support to system modelling.

Cellular Core Technology

• A breakthrough innovation: a new composite manufacturing process that makes it possible to reduce aircraft weight and optimise manufacturing costs.

• Assystem engineers have applied this technology to unmanned aircrafts, by developing a central wing section which helped to reduce weight by 40% and led to 20% cost-savings.

• Using Cellular Core Technology, aerostructure components that sometimes require 24 manufacturing passes can be designed and produced in a single pass, using a 3D-printed inner and outer mould.

• Although currently used for aerostructures, the technology can be applied to many other industries.

SmartDream

• Within the framework of the SmartDream project, with Aerosat 2012, Assystem and its partners are developing a new network technology for electrical distribution and intelligent data transfer

• The technology is a modification of a traditional electronic grid, aiming to provide lightweight architecture and demonstrating outstanding performance.

• This revolutionary technology saves 70% in wiring weight, optimises available electrical resources and significantly expands information-carrying capacity across the network.

• Universal and adaptable to a large number of industries, SmartDream is safer, more cost-effective and more environmentally-friendly.

Meet us at the Paris Air Show, from 15 to 21 June at the Assystem Chalet (line B, location No. 377).

About Assystem

Assystem is an international Engineering and Innovation Consultancy. As a key participant in the industry for 50 years, Assystem supports its customers in developing their products and managing their capital expenditure throughout the product life cycle. Assystem employs nearly 12,000 people worldwide and reports nearly €900 million in revenue. The Company is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris.

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