United Technologies Unveils All-Digital Innovation Showcase at Farnborough Airshow
United Technologies Unveils All-Digital Innovation Showcase at Farnborough Airshow More Than 25 Announcements Made by Pratt & Whitney and UTC Aerospace Systems Including Contract Wins for GTF Engines, Customer Adoption of Data Intelligence Platforms, Support for Autonomous Flight, and New Innovation Lab Investments |
[16-July-2018] |
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today launched the company's first-ever, all-digital innovation showcase at the Farnborough International Airshow. The showcase, entitled "Innovating an Extraordinary Future," uses immersive video, digital touch-screen technology and augmented reality with 3D-printed models, to enable visitors to learn about more than 50 product and service offerings in a multi-sensory experience.
As part of the show, United Technologies' two leading aerospace companies, Pratt & Whitney and UTC Aerospace Systems, expect to make more than 25 announcements that span product and system contract orders, customer adoption of innovative intelligence platforms, expansion of MRO capabilities, and R&D investments in autonomous flight technology and a new aerospace intelligence lab. While at the show, United Technologies' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gregory J. Hayes, shared his thoughts about four key trends influencing the future of aerospace. "Digital technologies, data intelligence, advanced manufacturing techniques and more electric technologies for aircraft systems and propulsion are redefining the aerospace industry," said Hayes. "We are witnessing an unprecedented level of innovation happening at a pace and scale that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. The aerospace companies that will be most successful are those that can provide customers with smart, intelligent systems that optimize performance, enable predictability and reliability, and improve cost efficiency." "Innovating an Extraordinary Future" All-Digital Showcase Enthusiasts who want to drill down into an aircraft's inner systems can participate in a UTC augmented reality experience. Participants are given specially-loaded iPads and encouraged to use the device as a viewer as they walk around 3D-printed aircraft models. Touching on a series of designated "hot spots" located on the aircraft will then transport the viewer into the inner workings of the plane's systems. UTC designed the experience to emphasize the increasingly digitally-connected systems that are redefining the aerospace industry today. New Contract Wins Reflect the Future of Aerospace 2018 News Highlights from Pratt & Whitney
"Pratt & Whitney has invested in digital tools that help design, produce and maintain our full range of engines from general aviation, to the world's only fifth generation fighter jet engine and Geared Turbofan for commercial aviation," said Pratt & Whitney President, Robert F. Leduc. "Digital will be a key investment area for us going forward, as we continue the Pratt & Whitney heritage of redefining engine technology through innovations that deliver real customer value." UTC Aerospace Systems Announcements Reinforce the Power of Data (Show-related announcements)
"Data will underpin and be the transformative force of advancements in intelligent aerospace," said Dave Gitlin, President of UTC Aerospace Systems. "From the application of analytics for proactive fleet monitoring and enhanced maintenance support to furthering the path of autonomous flight, actionable data is the way toward intelligent flight for our customers." About United Technologies Corporation This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Media Inquiries View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-technologies-unveils-all-digital-innovation-showcase-at-farnborough-airshow-300681169.html SOURCE United Technologies Corp. | ||
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