Applied Automation Technologies (AAT3D) participated in the Dubai Airshow 2021, one of the world’s premier aerospace exhibitions. Held from November 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event marked a key milestone in the resurgence of global aviation and advanced manufacturing. The show provided a platform for leading technology providers and manufacturers to showcase innovations that are transforming aerospace production and supply chain efficiency.
AAT3D featured its latest smart manufacturing and on-machine metrology technologies in the event’s Tech Zone, highlighting solutions designed to enhance precision, accelerate production, and increase data connectivity within complex aerospace operations.
Visitors to the AAT3D exhibit had the opportunity to explore how advanced metrology platforms are reshaping quality assurance and process control in the aerospace industry. Demonstrations featured integrated machine-tool probing, point-cloud evaluation, and adaptive manufacturing workflows. These technologies illustrate how metrology and data analytics can deliver closed-loop manufacturing capability, improve traceability, and reduce downtime across production environments.
Interactive sessions and displays showcased the company’s portfolio of software and hardware solutions — including CAPPS-NC, CAPPS-DMIS, and DataView — each designed to provide scalable, high-accuracy measurement and analysis directly on the machine tool. Attendees also learned how AAT3D systems enable connected-factory operations that align with modern Industry 4.0 initiatives.
The aerospace sector continues to demand greater precision, shorter lead times, and stronger digital integration. AAT3D’s technology portfolio supports these goals by enabling data-driven manufacturing and automated inspection processes that maintain quality at every stage. During the event, examples were presented of aerospace components produced using adaptive metrology feedback and intelligent automation. These case studies demonstrated how on-machine inspection not only reduces manual intervention but also enhances repeatability and production efficiency.
By integrating advanced measurement directly into the machining process, manufacturers can identify deviations in real time and apply corrections immediately — minimizing rework and optimizing yield. Such capabilities are increasingly essential for organizations seeking to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global aerospace market.
The Dubai Airshow has become a leading venue for showcasing aerospace innovation, bringing together OEMs, MROs, technology developers, and suppliers from around the world. Its strategic location and strong participation from the Middle East’s aviation sector make it an ideal platform for demonstrating solutions that advance industrial performance and digital transformation.
AAT3D’s participation underscored its ongoing commitment to enabling smarter, data-driven manufacturing across aerospace and defense sectors. By contributing to discussions on automation, precision measurement, and quality control, AAT3D continues to support the evolution of manufacturing standards throughout the region and internationally.
The company’s involvement in the Dubai Airshow represents a broader effort to promote greater collaboration between aerospace manufacturers and technology innovators. As global supply chains adapt to increasing complexity and demand for higher accuracy, solutions like those from AAT3D provide the foundation for sustainable, intelligent production systems that can meet the challenges of the next generation of flight.
