HUNTSVILLE – Robotics specialist Aerobotix recently welcomed a delegation from partner company Automated Solutions Australia to its U.S. headquarters here.
The collaboration solves international challenges of deploying automated performance coating systems for hypersonics.
“Aerobotix teaming up with ASA means our companies now have sovereign capability in both the U.S. and Australia,” said Josh Tuttle, Aerobotix business development manager. “We can work with the U.S. State Department for approval of any technology transfer for ASA, and ASA can assist Aerobotix in fast-tracking our technology to Australian shores.”The visit comes as the two robotics integrators continue to move forward with a partnership first announced in June 2022. The venture is to develop, test and manufacture automated performance coating systems for hypersonic solutions in the defense sector.
ASA general manager Nathan Jones said, since the partnership was announced, Australian customers have expressed excitement about ASA being able to offer the latest U.S. robotic innovations for hypersonic performance coatings.
“Visiting Aerobotix HQ in Alabama allowed us to take a hands-on deep dive into the technology we’re bringing Down Under,” he said.
In addition to spending time in Alabama, Jones travelled with Aerobotix to the Defense Manufacturing Conference in Tampa.
The Aerobotix-ASA partnership follows the 2021 signing of the AUKUS security pact between the U.S., U.K. and Australian governments, which includes provisions for the allies to work together on hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities.
“Aerobotix and ASA have strong synergies because we’re both turnkey robotics integrators with specialized capabilities in the precise application of paints and performance coatings,” said Tuttle. “Aerobotix has already used robotics to scan, sand, measure and coat hypersonic solutions on multiple successful programs.
“Working together with ASA on international projects will significantly reduce costs, delays and program risks.”
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