commitments were and we got it right and we delivered Wedgetail through an enormous amount of work on both sides of the Pacific,” said Kim Gillis, who leads Boeing Defence Australia. Gillis pointed out that Boeing Defence Australia is now the prime contractor on a significant sustainment contract for Wedgetail, which further underscores the strength and trust in the relationship. Australia also is an important partner in research and development. Boeing Research & Technology– Australia was established in 2008 and is the largest of Boeing’s six 46 Boeing Frontiers international research centers, specializing in composite materials development and processing; unmanned aircraft systems; aircraft maintenance and training support systems; robotics; and network solutions. The Australian team spearheaded the resin infusion technology used on the ecoDemonstrator 787. Another area of focus for Boeing Australia’s research team is the application of light robotics for manufacturing and repair automation, which saves time and reduces ergonomic risks for employees, said Michael Edwards, general manager of Boeing Research & Technology– Australia. Robots already are performing in-factory composite repairs, and researchers are looking at using small, portable robots to perform in-service repairs on airplanes in the field. About 40 employees with the Boeing research center in Australia work with the more than 1,200 employees at Boeing Aerostructures Australia in Melbourne. Likewise, about 20 researchers are on-site with Boeing Defence Australia, focused on human factors, unmanned systems, and
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