Laser Aids

As part of its lean initiative programs, Northrop Grumman's Commercial Aircraft Div. has begun using a laser-based system to precisely position wing panels during Gulfstream 5 final assembly. During the wing-positioning procedure, the left wing serves as a fixed reference to position the right wing...

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