Aerospace firm to improve efficiency with data investment

Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs is aiming to streamline its supply chain with a significant investment in a state-of-the-art data planning system.

The Blackpool company's latest Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) system will help integrate information in purchasing, stock control, quotations and manufacturing and ensures accuracy of data, transparency and detailed communication across different operational functions..

Ultimately, Airframe hopes that the system will develop new efficiencies in its supply chain, saving time and cost.

Jerrod Hartley, CEO of Airframe Designs, said: “The integration of this advanced system marks a transformative step for Airframe Designs and our customers, helping us to leverage efficiencies in our processes and allowing for improved collaboration with partners and suppliers.

“Custom-designed to complement our unique operational framework, this software investment is pivotal to our commitment to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability delivering direct, substantial benefits to our customers.”

This follows investment into Airframe Designs’ advanced production facility with a second 3D printing machine - a Stratasys Fortus 450mc - a new five-axis milling machine and new sophisticated resin printing technology to offer increased capability and quality of parts and tools for its increasing customer base.

The company has also become a member of Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) whose aim is to establish the UK as a world leader in the development and adoption of additive manufacturing.