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Aerospace MRO
SmartSpace® – A real-time location system (RTLS) that connects people, tools, and processes through a live digital twin of your operations.
SmartSpace delivers 4 core MRO solutions:
- Tool Tracking – Eliminate search waste & FOD
- Asset Tracking – Real-time equipment & parts visibility
- Process Control – Automated workflows & compliance
- Personnel Tracking – Optimize technician efficiency
One platform = Total hangar control
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SmartSpace for Tool Tracking
REAL-TIME TRACKING OF HAND TOOLS & SMALL EQUIPMENT
Core Capabilities
- •Automated Check-In/Check-Out: Error-proof tool assignment by zone—tools auto-register when returned to storage cribs, eliminating manual logs
- •Task-Specific Tool Staging: Assign exact tools to aircraft tasks & hangars (e.g., “Track A319 tools in Hangar 3 vs. B737 in Hangar 5”)
- •Full Audit Trail: Who used Tool #XYZ, when, where—complete traceability for FAA/EASA compliance & quality investigations
- •FOD Prevention: Real-time alerts for missing/unreturned tools + end-of-shift inventory scans prevent Foreign Object Damage
| Challenge | Solution | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 60% of technicians’ time spent on unplanned work (e.g., tool/parts searches) + lost tools across 5km+ hangars (McKinsey 2024) | Digital map + instant location search | 50–70% reduction in search & unplanned waste |
| Manual tool audits + calibration tracking | Automated inventory + full audit trail (who/when/where + calibration alerts) | Instant FAA/EASA compliance. No manual counts or expired certs |
| FOD from unaccounted tools | Automated audits + geofence alerts | Eliminates FOD risk |
SmartSpace for Asset Tracking
REAL-TIME VISIBILITY FOR CRITICAL HANGER ASSETS
Core Capabilities
- •Precise indoor hangar mapping: 3D digital twins track assets across all bays/workstations
- •Automated zone monitoring: Geofence alerts for assets entering/exiting workspaces
- •MRO system integration: Real-time sync with ERP/MES for inventory & compliance
- •Utilization analytics: Dwell time + movement patterns optimise resource flow
| Asset Type | Examples | Why Track It |
|---|---|---|
| Ground support equipment | Passenger boarding stairs, tow tractors, GPU units, wing jacks | Ensures availability across hanger bays |
| Test & maintenance equipment | Engine run stands, hydraulic test rigs, NDT scanners | Coordinates shared high-value setups |
| Material handling | Kitting carts, parts trolleys, assembly carts | Streamlines component delivery |
| Work Platforms | Maintenance stands, cherry pickers | Prevents double-booking repairs |
SmartSpace for Process Control
ENHANCED AEROSPACE MRO PROCESS CONTROL WITH REAL-TIME VISIBILITY AND INSIGHTS
Core Capabilities
- •Real-time process visibility: SmartSpace enhances aerospace MRO process control with live operational insights
- •Resource tracking: Track tools, parts, and personnel to ensure correct resource use
- •Workflow monitoring: Monitors processes to enforce compliance and flag deviations
- •Bottleneck detection: Identifies delays and inefficiencies for real-time optimisation
- •Compliance logging: Captures detailed data for regulatory traceability and audits
- •AI-driven automation: Accelerates notifications, alerts, and automated decision support
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