Seattle, May 1, 2002 - ATT
Metrology Services, Inc. has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics to supply a totally integrated Laser Tracker Alignment System
(LTAS) to be used to align systems for the latest F-16 aircraft.
ATT is the aerospace leader in providing
precision measurement and alignment services. To meet the Lockheed
requirements, ATT is developing a new totally integrated system that
combines laser trackers with customized software and mechanical systems to
provide a total solution. The new alignment system is a significant
upgrade from the current technology used. ATT will do the development work
and support activities at its corporate site in Redmond, Washington.
Lockheed Martin is the leading
manufacturer of military aircraft in the world, currently building the F-16 and the F-22 and recently awarded the contract to produce the
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Lockheed was looking to make a technology leap
in the way they measure and align weapons to the aircraft.
"We are very excited that Lockheed Martin has chosen ATT to develop
this new laser alignment system for their latest aircraft," said
Joan Ihlenfeldt, ATT Chief Operating Officer. "The system that we
are developing for Lockheed Martin incorporates all of the latest laser
measurement technology, custom software, and specialized tools into a
very easy to operate measurement system. The system is state-of-the-art
and will result in tremendous efficiency and accuracy improvements."
Highlights of the Laser Tracker
Alignment System (LTAS) are:
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The aircraft maintenance technicians can use the new system
for easy alignment of weapon system in a field maintenance environment.
The aircraft maintenance technicians can use the new system
for easy alignment of weapon system in a field maintenance environment.
The aircraft maintenance technicians can use the new system
for easy alignment of weapon system in a field maintenance environment.
A special portable laser tracker cart will house a ruggedized computer with
a customized graphic user interface display will allow maximum flexibility.
The alignment system is easy to use and will result in very
high accuracy.
Lockheed Martin is very enthusiastic
about the efficiency improvement that they will achieve in their assembly
line and that their customers will see during operation.
According to Joan Ihlenfeldt of ATT, "Our goal is to grow our business by continuing to develop the
best systems and utilize the most efficient techniques to solve any
precision measurement and alignment problem. We will perform these
services for our customers or, as in the case with Lockheed, we will
develop customized measurement tools around their requirements so that
they can perform the services themselves."
ATT is a woman owned small business
located in Redmond, Washington, providing precision measurement and
alignment services primarily in the aerospace industry. ATT has also
worked on major projects in the energy and communications industry.
