CEO underscores the importance of digital transformation in the aerospace industry
Strata Manufacturing (Strata), wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment, has leveraged Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technology to strengthen core manufacturing capabilities, diversify product portfolio and pivot into new areas of manufacturing.
Speaking at this year’s Global Aerospace Summit, Ismail Ali Abdulla, CEO of Strata, highlighted how the Al Ain-based company is embracing digital transformation through investments in Research & Development (R&D) and cutting-edge technologies, and building knowledge and expertise in collaboration with local universities, technology partners and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customers.
As a result, Strata has successfully adopted and deployed smart and additive manufacturing technologies, including robotic and automated assembly of aircraft structures and optimized processing and machining of composite parts.
According to Abdulla, the technology investment has not come at a human cost, with Strata’s implementation and adoption of 4IR solutions simultaneously boosting employee productivity and optimizing manufacturing operations.
“Adopting 4IR technologies in manufacturing facilities is no longer a luxury but a necessity,” Abdulla said. “Significant investments in R&D, design capabilities and manufacturing methods are imperative,” he remarked during his virtual address.
Abdulla identified several tools redefining digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. These include robotics and automation; additive manufacturing in all forms; data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital simulation of work environment (AR/VR/MR); ICT connectivity solutions such as Internet of Things (IoT), cloud-based processing and data storage; as well as other supplementary
