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CREDIT: Brian Hahn, U. S. Ar( www. dvidshub. net / image / production sequencing, quality checks and workforce training before the first physical vehicle is built.“ This approach allows us to shorten development timelines, reduce risk and move into production with greater confidence and speed,” Geoff says.
Kris Smith, Vice President for Global Manufacturing, highlights how General Dynamics Land Systems has transformed its shop floors to support these advanced programs.“ Some of our legacy platforms were developed using traditional drawings and methods,” he explains.“ Our newer programs have allowed us to reset how we manufacture, introducing paperless systems, digital work instructions, machine monitoring, advanced automation and new equipment installations.”
The investments are not cosmetic. They directly increase throughput, improve quality and enhance workforce safety while enabling General Dynamics Land Systems to ramp production up or down as required by customer demand.
“ Advanced vehicles demand advanced manufacturing,” Kris continues.“ Digital twins, automation and real-time data allow us to detect issues earlier, optimize workflows and maintain high output without sacrificing precision. That’ s essential when you’ re producing mission-critical platforms.”
Innovation at General Dynamics Land Systems extends beyond product design into how vehicles are built, tested and sustained. From a manufacturing perspective, the XM30 program exemplifies this shift.“ Because the vehicle is digital from inception, we can design modular production processes that support growth, upgrades and configuration changes over time,” Geoff explains.“ That gives our customers confidence that the platform, and the production system behind it, can evolve with future requirements.”
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