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Introducing BlueGPS for Aerospace Production and MRO

  • Current challenges in the aerospace industry
  • The benefits of real-time location data
  • Overview of BlueGPS solutions
  • Real use case examples, outcomes and ROI
  • Example solution technical components

About BlueGPS

BlueGPS is capable of processing real-time information to precisely track the location and movement of every asset within an aerospace environment.

By simply equipping resources with tags, companies can monitor not only the location and status of physical assets but also gain visibility into entire production and maintenance processes.

This spatial-awareness of manual and moving processes enables both people and systems to unlock hidden value and optimize operational performance.

The challenges faced in aerospace

Production

Manufacturers struggle to scale complex, manual production processes, extending cycle times and constraining throughput.

  • Inability to source BOM, tools, and materials in real time leads to slowed search times and disrupted flow.
  • Limited collaboration between operations, engineering, supply chain and inefficient links to processes.
  • Untracked, non-conformant raw materials and assembled increases unit risk of late detection, defects and reworks downstream.
  • Lack of automatic execution data reduces planning accuracy and prevents continuous improvement programs.

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

Reducing turnaround time to meet growing demand is difficult due to technician shortages and non-digitized processes.

  • Tracking events on an aircraft are executed with manual data entry, on paper, or spreadsheets.
  • Manual ground operations cause unnecessary delays, with parts logistics, document handling and accountability.
  • Lack of real-time visibility into critical resources (technicians, equipment, parts) limits proactive planning.
  • Incomplete coordination across maintenance, engineering and supply chain reduces overall efficiency.
  • Difficulty tracking aircraft components in workshops creates risk for compliance, traceability and safety.

One asset, one identity, everywhere

BlueGPS reliably merges indoor and outdoor positioning technologies of multiple vendors in a unified architectural fabric to handle scale.

Each asset is tracked continuously with sub-second refresh rates and millions of records, scaling to thousands of items without performance loss.

One system, zero data fragmentation, complete operational truth.

GPS-based tracking

for outdoor wide-area coverage

Automatic indexing

between positioning channels

BLE-based localization

for precise indoor visibility

Unified visualization

across all areas and asset types

Real-time asset continuity

across geofences

A single asset identity

stays the same end-to-end

How the solution works

  1. Step 1

    Install appropriate tracking technology

    BLE/UWB anchors at best real-time location systems for the use case and environment.

  2. Step 2

    Integrating multiple tracking technologies in one platform

    The BlueGPS platform integrates the different technologies (such as BLE and GPS) to ensure seamless tracking.

  3. Step 3

    Create a digital twin of the physical space with high spatial resolution

    The software creates a live, ultra-precise digital twin of the physical area for production or maintenance — a true representation of operations and moving assets with up to 30 cm accuracy.

  4. Step 4

    Define rules and automate tracking of mission-critical assets

    Track sensitive materials, expiration dates, perishable items, and the lifecycle of high-value assets automatically to enhance visibility and efficiency.

  5. Step 5

    Centralize real-time data and provide advanced analytics

    All real-time location data is fed into the BlueGPS platform giving local teams access to actionable insights and enabling them to optimize processes.

  6. Step 6

    Continuous improvement loop

    Use captured operational data to iteratively refine workflows, training plans and asset utilization.

The power of tracking & spatial intelligence

Asset tracking in real-time

Identify the position and status of assets to avoid downtime and reduce TCO.

Update systems of record

Integration to ERP / MES / WMS systems to ensure data fidelity.

Location-Based Rules Engine

Automate actions based on where assets and resources are located in real time.

Bottleneck detection

Identify and fix bottlenecks to reduce dwell time and processing waste.

Control entry and exit

Secure sensitive areas and ensure only the right assets cross thresholds.

Measure productivity

Measure productivity from spent on important tasks vs. wasted on logistics.

Predictive planning

Optimize tool and inventory utilization, and avoid out-of-calibration tool use.

Verify process completion

Co-locate assets to verify that workflows are completed and steps not skipped or duplicated.

MRO Use Case

  • Track the movement of people and assets across process spaces to identify waste and inefficiencies.
  • Compare task completion against plan to identify risks for on-time completion.
  • Ensure worker safety and process compliance including non-suit-up to be the same time it takes.
  • Continuously monitor the readiness to ensure quality, safety and compliance.
  • Rapidly identify OOR access indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Track parts and materials for logistics, forensics, and billing control.

Illustrative Savings Experience

+10%

Process Productivity Improvement

−5%

Reduction in Turnaround Time Per Hangar

−2%

Reduced Search Time Per Person Per Shift

zero

Eliminate Duplicate Non-Compliant Work