The enterprise cloud and industrial AI leader IFS has announced that AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero), the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic, has selected IFS Cloud to drive process optimization and accelerate aircraft production to better meet customer demand.
The announcement stated that by adopting IFS Cloud with Teamcenter, the Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, one of the oldest aircraft manufacturers aims to transition towards paperless production and assembly, leveraging advanced shop floor digital twin technology and visualization tools.
Additionally, spokespersons shared that implementing IFS Cloud with Teamcenter will enable the standardization of processes and align the company with industry best practices. This holistic approach will therefore optimize production efficiency, reduce errors and ensure consistent quality across all operations.
“We are making one of the largest IT investments in Aero’s history. We are acquiring the best of the best in the world of enterprise software solutions and at the same time introducing a system for product lifecycle management,” said Viktor Sotona, chairman of the board and president of Aero. “This significant investment is a key step towards digitalization, future growth and increased competitiveness of our company.”
In the future, the companies hope that the new solution built from tightly integrated ERP and PLM will form a digital backbone for all of Aero’s operations. That includes the development, design and manufacture of aircraft, components and composite parts for other aircraft manufacturers.
Marek Głazowski, managing director at IFS, also commented on the announcement: “We are thrilled to be supporting Aero on their transformation journey. The company has a well-established heritage in a complex industry that we are proud to have a deep understanding of.
“We look forward to partnering with Aero to achieve value fast and accelerate their growth through simplifying and upgrading legacy systems with state-of-the-art ERP and PLM systems from IFS and Siemens.”
Pavel Rozsypal, an account orchestrator at Siemens, added: “[…] Our advanced PLM solutions, combined with IFS Cloud’s ERP capabilities, will empower Aero to not only enhance their production workflows but also accelerate their innovation cycles, helping them maintain a competitive edge in the global aerospace market.”
