PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris, June 19,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has obtained an exclusive
license from Smart Fibres Ltd. to a fiber optic based technology
for aircraft temperature sensing. UTC Aerospace Systems' Sensors
& Integrated Systems (SIS) Kidde Aerospace and Defense business
is a leading supplier of fire, overheat and smoke detection, and of
fire suppression equipment, with a presence on hundreds of aircraft
types. The addition of this technology to the UTC Aerospace Systems
portfolio supports the aerospace industry's growing need for more
reliable, lightweight and easier-to-install sensing systems.
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"There are numerous applications in aerospace where the unique
benefits of our fiber optic sensing technology have the potential
to deliver tremendous value. This agreement with UTC Aerospace
Systems is a perfect collaboration for Smart Fibres to deliver this
value; its people share our passion for innovation and technology
and they bring the in-depth sector knowledge and systems
engineering expertise needed to take the technology to the next
level in aerospace. I believe that this collaboration is a
significant and exciting step towards the volume application of
fiber optic sensing in the aerospace sector," said Chris Staveley, CEO, Smart Fibres.
Aircraft overheat protection systems measure and monitor the
temperature along aircraft bleed air ducts, control valves and in
critical areas of the aircraft. Once implemented on aircraft, UTC
Aerospace Systems' overheat protection systems based on fiber optic
technology will be highly configurable, faster and easier for
aircraft manufacturers to install, more reliable and lighter
weight. They will also reduce the time for aircraft maintenance
through more accurate fault location detection, and enable new uses
for overheat detection systems, such as prognostic health
management.
Fiber optic technologies are a key focus area for UTC Aerospace
Systems. "After extensive analytical studies and testing we found
that Smart Fibres' technology is the most promising, reliable and
accurate solution for temperature sensing on aircraft," said
Dr. Mauro Atalla, Vice President of Engineering and
Technology, SIS, UTC Aerospace Systems. "We have been consistently
increasing our investments in next generation technologies to
deliver unmatched customer value and the development of optical
sensing systems is aligned with that goal."
"I am proud of our legacy of delivering innovative solutions
that provide value to our customers while increasing safety in
flight," said Erin McCleave, General
Manager, SIS, Kidde Aerospace and Defense. "We are excited to
collaborate with Smart Fibres as we continue this legacy by
offering industry leading fiber optic technology for fire
protection systems."
Smart Fibres provides fiber optic solutions for oil and gas,
renewable energy, aerospace and other industries. Integration of
the new systems with fiber optic technology will take place at the
UTC Aerospace Systems Kidde facility in Wilson, North Carolina, with support from UTC
Aerospace Systems Rosemount Aerospace in Burnsville, Minnesota, and Smart Fibres in the
United Kingdom.
About UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of
technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. UTC
Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated
systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries,
supporting a global customer base with significant worldwide
manufacturing and customer service facilities. For more information
about the company, visit our website at www.utcaerospacesystems.com
or follow us on Twitter: @utcaerosystems
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC
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