Supply of Laser Radar for Clean Sky 2 VADIS Research Project at University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Laser Radar for Clean Sky 2 VADIS Research Project at University of Nottingham
Awarded 16 Aug 2020
Awarded16 Aug 2020
Value£248,312.00
SupplierNikon Metrology
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 8mo ago7mo term
Awarded 16 Aug 2020Expired 1 Mar 2021
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The University of Nottingham awarded a contract to Nikon Metrology for the supply of laser radar equipment to support the Clean Sky 2 research project VADIS.
The equipment will be used to enable measurement-assisted determinate assembly of a demonstrator wing box, with holes, surfaces, and other features measured to sufficient accuracy to allow mating parts to be manufactured.
The contract value is £248,312.
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