Case Study: University of Southern Queensland accelerates aircraft composite repair with Dassault Systèmes

UniSQ: Composite Repair| Customer Story

The University of Southern Queensland's Centre for Future Materials faced the challenge of making the repair of composite aircraft components faster and more efficient, as the process was costly, technically complex, and often inconsistent. They partnered with vendor Dassault Systèmes and used its 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including applications like CATIA, SIMULIA, and DELMIA, to digitally transform this repair process.

The solution implemented by Dassault Systèmes created a digital thread connecting all stages of the repair lifecycle, from damage detection to final curing. This enabled the creation of a virtual twin to optimize repair design and automate manufacturing, aiming to increase efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and maintain the original strength of components. The project is expected to be game-changing for the aerospace industry by significantly improving maintenance operations and is also equipping students with critical industry-ready skills.

University of Southern Queensland