Fri, Jun 04, 2010
Unique Wiring System, Outstanding Performance In F-35 Program
Cited By LM
Fokker Elmo was awarded the 2010 F-35 Lightning II Award of
Excellence by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for its outstanding
performance in the development and manufacturing of the electrical
wiring system for the next generation fighter.
During the May 12th Lockheed Martin Supplier Conference in Fort
Worth, Texas, Fokker Elmo received the 2010 F-35 Lighting II Award
of Excellence for both its performance and proactive approach to
the development and production of the F-35 wiring system. Fokker
Elmo was selected for this award out of 600 suppliers. In his award
speech, Dan Crowley, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and
general manager of the F-35 program, emphasized the overall
performance of Fokker Elmo saying, "This award acknowledges Fokker
Elmo's commitment to quality and innovation and signifies its long
standing vision to be the provider of a total integrated wiring
solution for F-35 program."
While the development activities in Hoogerheide and Lockheed
Martin's main location in Fort Worth, Texas, are nearing their
conclusion, series production is rapidly ramping up in Fokker
Elmo's production facilities in the Netherlands and in Turkey.
Lockheed Martin and Fokker Elmo signed a memorandum of agreement
for the F-35 wiring system two years ago with the condition to use
Fokker Elmo's Wiring Design & Manufacturing System (WDMS). This
unique system safeguards the configuration of the aircraft wiring
and enables online change incorporation. The WDMS is also a highly
efficient manufacturing tool which significantly reduces overall
costs.
"We are very pleased with the success of our growing partnership
with Lockheed Martin, said Rob Hermans, Fokker Elmo F-35 Program
Director. "We are especially proud that Lockheed Martin recognized
our innovative approach in the WDMS which enabled our successful
cooperation in the F-35 program."
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