Supply of Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) to University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) to University of Nottingham
Awarded 01 Dec 2020
Awarded01 Dec 2020
Value£195,575.00
SupplierHexagon Metrology
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 11mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2020Expired 30 Nov 2021
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The University of Nottingham awarded a contract to Hexagon Metrology for the supply of a laser tracker to enable large volume measurement and precision assembly within the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) research platform.
The demonstrator's scope was defined in partnership with strategic global industrial partners including Airbus, BAE Systems, Hamble Aerostructures Ltd, GKN, Rolls-Royce, Safran and UTC Aerospace Systems.
The contract value was £195,575.
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