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Lockheed unveils intelligent, flexible factory in Palmdale, California

Lockheed Martin as completed construction of an advanced manufacturing facility at its Palmdale, California, campus and headquarters to the Skunk Works.

The 215,000 square foot intelligent, flexible factory has digital foundations to incorporate smart manufacturing components, embrace the Internet of Things and deliver cutting edge solutions rapidly and affordably to support the United States and its allies. This is one of four manufacturing facilities Lockheed Martin is opening in the U.S. this year, a press release reads. "For more than 100 years, Lockheed Martin has been proud to call California home," said Jeff Babione, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in the press release. "Our partnership with the state has helped us remain competitive and has positioned us for long-term growth. The technology in our new Palmdale facility lets us go beyond manufacturing optimization to the next digital revolution, driving innovation and preserving California's leadership in the aerospace industry." Merging the power of human and machine, manufacturing artisans will work with digital tools to execute operations with maximum efficiency. The incorporation of robotics, artificial intelligence and augmented reality reduces the need for hard tooling, elevating the human experience to drive rapid innovation, a hallmark of the Skunk Works. In addition to manufacturing, the facility includes office and break spaces to accommodate more than 450 employees. This project is the cornerstone of over USD 400 million in capital investments being made across Lockheed Martin's Palmdale campus to address growth in support of its customers' missions. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is responsible for many aerospace firsts, including the United States' first jet fighter (P-80), the world's first stealth fighter (F-117) and the world's first 5th generation fighter (F-22).

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March 28 2024 10:16 am V22.4.20-2
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