rfid in the lufthansa technik group - uhf technology for logistic
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RFID in the Lufthansa TechnikGroup - UHF technology for logistic and maintenance processes
Tom BurianRFID Journal Live! Europe 2010
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What‘s coming up…
Business area of the MRO industry
RFID implementation in the Lufthansa Technik Group
R&D Permanente Parts Marking
Future of the LRU Cycle
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Business area of the MRO industryExample: Lufthansa Technik
Aircraft Maintenance
Services
Aircraft Component
Services
Engine Services
Aircraft Overhaul & VIP
Jet Services
Completion Center
Landing Gear Services
Primary focus for RFID activities:MRO logistics & asset management for aircraft spare partsAircraft maintenance processes
highly complex logistic systemshigh requirements on security issueshigh value of parts
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Business area of the MRO industry Cycle of line replaceable units (LRU)
U/S
logistics hub
U/S
S/A S/A
workshop aircraft
logistics hub
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RFID in the Lufthansa Technik Groupapproach to using RFID technology
2005 2006 2007 2008
Aircraft Maintenance
Services
Aircraft Component
Services
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RFID in the Lufthansa Technik GroupRFID directly on parts promises high potential
Supporting on-board processesAircraft Configuration Managementperiodic checks for completeness and expiration date
Supporting maintenance processesparts identification while installed and w/o line of sightsimplifying handling and documentation of parts w/o serialization
Supporting logistics processesaccelerated receipt at delivery pointsproactive notification about upcoming parts
Standardization of parts processes simplification of quality & certificate checks assisting & promoting paperless processesliquidation of cross media transactions
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RFID in the Lufthansa Technik GroupHurdles as base for a development project
StandardizationMissing data standard anticipates usage in open systemsMissing (world-wide) frequency standard leads to multiple tagging
HardwareDifferent performance of reader (esp. regarding frequency)No adequate tag on the market available; problem: size vs. bandwidth vs. underground material dependency
Harsh environment in the MRO industry
Life cycle of parts > 20 years
Undefined regulatory situation
Grown, manual processes give room for service innovations
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R&D Permanent Parts MarkingFocus and goal of the project
Laying the foundations for a successful adoption of RFID technology in the aviation industry
Development of an aviation-ready RFID tag
Aspects of data & operational safety
Data standards for aviation industry
IT architecture
Tag management
Mobile applications
Tracking & Tracing Solutions
Spare parts logistics
Real time location
20082009
2010
Dem
onstratorField test
Routine
Attachment methods
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Size• Approx. 10 x 40 x 5 mm • beveled sides to reduce the risk of shearing tag off the component
Chemical Resistance• Kerosene, • Skydrol, • Hydraulic Oil, • Acetone, • Solvents,• …
Mechanical / Temperature Resistance
• vibration• operational shocks• humidity• altitude: 220hPa• temperature: -65 – 160°C• flammability
Standard Interoperability• SAE AS5678• Class IP 69K• ISO 18000-6c• EPC Class1 Gen2• ATA Spec 2000 Chap. 9-5
Technical Requirements• at least 512 Bit User Memory• no battery• operation in UHF (860 – 960 MHz)• must work on metal
Other• Read range >2m in EU & USon 2 Watt ERP• possibility for password protection
No available tag covering the needs of the aviation industry
R&D Permanent Parts MarkingRequirements of an MRO capable permanent tag
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ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP
ENGINE PUMP HYDRAULIC VALVE
PRESSURE REDUCER
RECIRCULATION FAN
AFT OUTFLOW VALVE
FLIGHT CONTROL COMPUTER
OXYGEN BOTTLE CREW
OXYGEN BOTTLE
COFFEE MAKER GALLEY OVEN
IGNITION EXCITER
MULTIPORT DATA PRINTER
RUDDER PRESSURE REDUCER
MAIN BATTERY
R&D Permanent Parts Markingairworthiness testing in environment
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Future of the LRU CycleVisibility & Compliance through real-time component change information
u/s
s/a
Additional Information
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2
Workorder
3
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4
Back-End IT SystemsCorrectness Check Documentation
Start Following Process
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Future of the LRU CycleCustomized & automated logistics processes
U/S
Logistik
U/S
S/A S/A
Werkstatt Aircraft
Logistik
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Future of the LRU CycleProcess monitoring through real-time location
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Future of the LRU CycleCabin Equipment Check
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To put it in a nutshell…RFID is advancing towards the break-through in the aviation industry
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