RTX's Collins Aerospace expands executive aircraft seating operations in Medley, Florida
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announces a $2 million expansion of its executive aircraft seating facility in Medley, Florida. The investment doubles the upholstery production floor space to 30,000 square feet and introduces new automated machinery. The 150,000 square-foot facility, which combines automated machining with specialized craftsmen, will benefit from enhanced production capacity, improved efficiencies, and expanded customization capabilities. The upgrade includes new automated quilted panel machinery for complex designs and an automated material cutter with digital visioning, aimed at reducing waste and improving product quality.
Collins Aerospace, un'azienda di RTX, annuncia un'espansione da 2 milioni di dollari della sua struttura per la produzione di sedili per aerei executive a Medley, Florida. L'investimento raddoppia lo spazio produttivo destinato all'imbottitura a 30.000 piedi quadrati e introduce nuove macchine automatizzate. La struttura di 150.000 piedi quadrati, che combina lavorazioni automatizzate con artigiani specializzati, beneficerà di una maggiore capacità produttiva, miglioramenti nell'efficienza e ampliamenti delle capacità di personalizzazione. L'upgrade include nuove macchine automatizzate per la lavorazione di pannelli trapuntati per design complessi e un tagliemateriale automatizzato con visione digitale, con l'obiettivo di ridurre gli sprechi e migliorare la qualità del prodotto.
Collins Aerospace, un negocio de RTX, anuncia una expansión de 2 millones de dólares en su instalaciones de asientos para aeronaves ejecutivas en Medley, Florida. La inversión duplica el espacio de producción de tapicería a 30,000 pies cuadrados e introduce nuevas maquinarias automatizadas. La instalación de 150,000 pies cuadrados, que combina maquinado automatizado con artesanos especializados, se beneficiará de una mayor capacidad de producción, mejoras en la eficiencia y una ampliación de las capacidades de personalización. La actualización incluye nuevas máquinas automatizadas para paneles acolchados complejos y un cortador de materiales automatizado con visión digital, cuyo objetivo es reducir el desperdicio y mejorar la calidad del producto.
콜린스 항공우주는 RTX의 사업으로 플로리다주 메들리에서 비즈니스 항공기 좌석 시설에 200만 달러를 투자하여 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 이번 투자는 장비 생산 공간을 30,000평방피트로 두 배로 확대하고 새로운 자동화 기계를 도입합니다. 150,000평방피트 규모의 시설은 자동화된 가공과 전문 장인 기술을 결합하여 생산 능력을 향상시키고 효율성을 개선하며 맞춤형 특성을 확장하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 업그레이드에는 복잡한 디자인을 위한 새로운 자동화된 퀼팅 패널 기계와 디지털 비전을 갖춘 자동화된 재료 절단기가 포함되어 있으며, 이는 폐기물을 줄이고 제품 품질을 개선하는 목적을 가집니다.
Collins Aerospace, une entreprise de RTX, annonce une extension de 2 millions de dollars de son usine de sièges d'avions exécutifs à Medley, en Floride. Cet investissement double l'espace de production de rembourrage à 30 000 pieds carrés et introduit de nouvelles machines automatisées. L'usine de 150 000 pieds carrés, qui combine usinage automatisé et artisans spécialisés, bénéficiera d'une capacité de production améliorée, d'une efficacité accrue et de capacités de personnalisation élargies. La mise à niveau comprend une nouvelle machine automatique pour panneaux matelassés complexes et un découpeur de matériaux automatisé avec vision numérique, visant à réduire le gaspillage et à améliorer la qualité du produit.
Collins Aerospace, ein Unternehmen von RTX, kündigt eine Investition von 2 Millionen Dollar zur Expansion seiner Einrichtung für Executive-Flugzeugsitze in Medley, Florida, an. Die Investition verdoppelt die Produktionsfläche für Polstermöbel auf 30.000 Quadratfuß und führt neue automatisierte Maschinen ein. Die 150.000 Quadratfuß große Einrichtung, die automatisierte Bearbeitung mit spezialisierten Handwerkern kombiniert, wird von einer verbesserten Produktionskapazität, höheren Effizienzen und erweiterten Anpassungsmöglichkeiten profitieren. Das Upgrade umfasst neue automatisierte Maschinen für komplexe quilted Panels und einen automatisierten Materialschneider mit digitaler Sichtsystematik, der darauf abzielt, Abfälle zu reduzieren und die Produktqualität zu verbessern.
- $2 million facility expansion doubling production capacity
- Implementation of new automated machinery improving production efficiency
- Enhanced waste reduction and operational sustainability
- Expanded customization capabilities for luxury upholstery solutions
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Doubled production floor space and new machinery improves capacity and customization opportunities
A leader in seating upholstery for executive, business and VIP aircraft, Collins' 150,000 square-foot
"This investment unlocks new dimensions to our executive seating site, augmenting our world-class capabilities and improving product quality, repeatability and lead times," said Scott Howard, director of business development for Executive Aircraft Seating for Collins Aerospace. "It's also a direct reflection of our dedication to innovation and commitment to continually improving our environmental impact by reducing material waste."
The new automated quilted panel machinery can execute complex designs, patterns and coloring for custom sewing, embroidery and perforation, while an automated material cutter uses advanced digital visioning for precision cutting to maximize material usage, expediting processes and efficiencies.
Examples of Collins' bespoke upholstery solutions are on display at Collins Aerospace booth #2041 at the annual NBAA-BACE show in
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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