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The deal will see both companies address the emergence of 3D-printed aircraft components and deepen the bilateral ties developed between the UAE and India.
Advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, Strata Manufacturing and Reliance Defence Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities between India and the United Arab Emirates.
The deal will see both companies address the emergence of 3D-printed aircraft components and deepen the bilateral ties developed between the UAE and India.
In line with Strata’s vision to become one of the leading global aerospace companies, the partnership will look at opportunities in the production of carbon fibre composites aerostructures, Prepegs, as well as the 3D printing of aerospace components and airframe panels.
“As an established player in the advanced manufacturing of aerostructures, we are keen to grow our capabilities globally with Reliance and expand our operational footprint by capitalising on innovative, cost-effective solutions that can benefit our customers whilst enhancing our financial performance,” said Badr Al Olama, CEO of Strata. “Working together with Reliance, we see a significant opportunity that can lead to the creation of a new tier-one global supplier. Designing, developing and manufacturing major aircraft components, such as wings and empennages, for the next generation of aircrafts.
“Material science and 3D printing technology are set to become industrial game changers with applications going beyond aerospace into the space and other manufacturing segments. It introduces innovation, it redefines processes and, more importantly, enhances competitiveness.”
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Strata Manufacturing and Reliance Defence Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
Under the MoU, Strata and Reliance will consider an array of new possibilities in the manufacturing of aerospace components, in direct relation to both the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and ‘Make in India’ initiative. The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 was created as a long-term roadmap for economic progress for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through diversifying the economy away from oil and gas. While, the Make in India initiative was launched by Prime Minister in September 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives and was devised to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub.
“India’s composites industry is at a nascent stage and projected to reach Four Lakh metric tons by 2020,” said Rajesh K Dhingra, President, Reliance Defence and Aerospace. “The project has the potential to bring in significant foreign direct investment and cutting edge technology in this niche composite aircraft manufacturing segment. 3D printing enables us to produce assembly and machining fixtures in a quarter (of) the time and at half the cost as conventional machining.”
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