Elbe Flugzeugwerke & ZAL join forces

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) and ZAL GmbH have launched a joint initiative focused on camera-based process automation. The primary goal is to streamline the replacement of the aircraft top skin, a key phase in transforming passenger planes into freighters.

A concept of this 4-axis portal robot was showcased at the ceremonial opening of the ZAL expansion on July 10, 2024. Functions of the demonstrator will include:

  1. Camera-based rivet localization
  2. Automatic surface alignment of the robot
  3. Drilling out existing rivets

EFW is a world-leading provider of passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F).

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