Precision automation for aerospace

High-accuracy robotic drilling, guidance & inspection.

Connect robot guidance, specialist tooling and 3D metrology to automate demanding aerostructure assembly processes—from offline programming to in-process inspection.

Industrial robots positioned around a large aerospace structure

UK-developed aerospace automationRobot guidance & metrologySpecialist drilling end effectorsDigital manufacturing integration
Three core technologies

Precision at every stage of assembly.

Bring positioning, drilling and inspection into a connected manufacturing process.

01 / Drill

Robotic Drilling & Countersinking

Automate drilling and countersinking with lightweight tooling, guided positioning and controlled clamp-up for aerostructure assembly.

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02 / Guide

Robot Guidance

Use optical metrology and TPR’s Adaptive Robot Control technology to align physical robot positioning with your digital manufacturing plan.

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03 / Inspect

Robotic 3D Inspection

Integrate automated measurement into the build, from checking parts in the fixture to final geometric validation and reporting.

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Simulation & Programming Support

Connect your manufacturing plan to the robot with offline programming and digital integration support.

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Aerospace project experience

Engineering for real manufacturing challenges.

HAL / Tejas Mk1A

Supporting automated wing manufacture

TPR is contributing drilling, inspection and precision-positioning expertise to an international consortium developing a robotic solution for HAL’s Tejas Mk1A programme.

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Spirit AeroSystems / DELTA

Connecting drilling to the digital thread

Project DELTA brings together TPR robotic drilling, offline programming and measurement data integration in a digital manufacturing collaboration.

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Technical detail

Evaluate the fit for your process

Review published drilling specifications, robot compatibility and integration options with TPR’s team against your part, material and tolerance requirements.

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Technology partners

Specialist expertise. Connected systems.

MSL3D Scanners UKFANUCCTechProlinkKUKA official system partner

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What does your next assembly need?

Tell us about your part, required tolerances and production process. We’ll help you explore where robotic drilling, guidance and inspection can fit.

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