Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore Technology Accelerator Boosts MRO Performance with Over 30 Innovations
Singapore, (PRNewswire) – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today the remarkable progress in advancing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) performance through the establishment of its Singapore Technology Accelerator (STA).
Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore Technology Accelerator is dedicated to enhancing MRO performance through automation, advanced inspection, connected factory, and digital twin technologies.
In a collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Pratt & Whitney unveiled its plans to establish the technology accelerator in September 2022. Since then, the STA has successfully delivered more than 30 innovations aimed at maximizing productivity in MRO processes. Moreover, the STA is currently working with over 20 Singapore companies to develop cutting-edge technologies for the global commercial aviation sector.
Implemented across four Pratt & Whitney MRO facilities in Singapore, the STA’s technology projects specifically focus on automation, advanced inspection, connected factory, and digital twin technologies, all geared towards enhancing MRO shop performance.
“STA serves as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit driven by our employees, enabling us to scale up technologies across our MRO facilities more efficiently,” said Gilbert Sim, director of Aftermarket Global Operations Technology and CORE at Pratt & Whitney. “We will continue collaborating with MRO facilities and centers of excellence in Singapore and worldwide to facilitate additional technology insertion projects. Alongside our commitment to expanding MRO capacity, we are further bolstering our capabilities to support global customers.”
Pratt & Whitney is revolutionizing its MRO operations and empowering its customers with invaluable insights into performance, quality, capacity, productivity, and cost through the ongoing digitalization and automation efforts on their shop floors, all aligned with the principles of Industry 4.0.
By gradually rolling out innovations pioneered by the STA and validated at local facilities in Singapore, Pratt & Whitney plans to enhance throughput and reduce turn-around time for its global MRO footprint, offering significant benefits to its customers.
To stay ahead in the ever-evolving MRO and aviation industry, Pratt & Whitney is also investing in the development and implementation of advanced repair capabilities through other centers of excellence worldwide. This includes exploring emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world-renowned aircraft engine and auxiliary power unit manufacturer and service provider. To learn more about their wide range of products and services, visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company, considered the largest of its kind. With a workforce exceeding 185,000 employees, RTX is constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and science to create innovative solutions that connect and protect the world. Through its industry-leading businesses such as Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, RTX is advancing aviation, engineering superior defense systems, and developing next-generation technologies to help clients navigate their most complex challenges. The company, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, reported sales of $68.9 billion in 2023.
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Analyst comment
Positive news: Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore Technology Accelerator boosts MRO performance with over 30 innovations. Analyst view: The establishment of the Singapore Technology Accelerator by Pratt & Whitney is expected to significantly enhance MRO performance through automation and advanced technologies. This will lead to increased productivity, reduced turnaround time, and improved customer benefits in the global commercial aviation sector. Pratt & Whitney’s investment in advanced repair capabilities and exploration of emerging fields like AI and machine learning further strengthens its position in the industry.
