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Your aerospace assembly line handles high-value components: fuselage panels, CFRP composites, engine parts, landing gear assemblies. A single scratch costs rework time and material. A single manual handling injury removes an operator from the line for weeks.
Ergonomic aerospace material handling equipment eliminates both risks. Our SCARA Manipulator Arms and Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360° hold, position and present components with zero impact. Your operators work at the right height, with zero strain. Ergonomic handling equipment qualifies for occupational health funding schemes across Europe. Our team identifies the applicable scheme for your country.
Request your free workstation assessment. We analyse your current handling tasks, measure operator strain, and design a solution that fits your assembly sequence and your budget.
Why equip your aerospace facility
Panneaux de fuselage, verrières, nacelles, pièces moteur, sous-ensembles structurels en CFRP ou en titane : ces pièces sont manipulées des dizaines de fois par poste, entre les phases d’assemblage, de contrôle qualité et de transfert. Chaque geste non maîtrisé est un risque. Pour la pièce. Pour l’opérateur. Pour votre planning.
Zero Scratches, Zero Impact on High-Value Components
Aerospace components demand precision handling. Fuselage panels, CFRP composite sections, engine casings and structural assemblies cannot tolerate impact, vibration or abrasion.
Manual handling introduces risk at every step: grip pressure varies, hands slip, components shift during transfer. A single scratch on a CFRP panel triggers rework – lost time, lost material, delayed delivery.
Our SCARA Manipulator Arms and Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360° eliminate manual contact. Soft-grip clamps and vacuum suction cups hold components securely without marking. Precision positioning ensures perfect alignment on assembly jigs. Your high-value parts reach the next workstation unmarked and on schedule.
Eliminate MSDs at the Source
In France, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 87% of all recognised occupational diseases (French Health Insurance data) – a figure consistent with patterns observed across European manufacturing. In Great Britain, the HSE estimates that 37% of all work-related ill health in manufacturing is MSD-related.
Aerospace assembly involves repetitive lifting, awkward postures and sustained gripping. Operators handle components weighing 5 kg to 50 kg, dozens of times per shift. Over months and years, this cumulative strain damages shoulders, wrists, lower backs and knees.
MSDs are preventable. Ergonomic handling equipment removes the strain at source. Your operators work at the correct height. Components are presented at elbow height, not on the floor or overhead. Grip force is minimal – the equipment does the work. Repetitive strain disappears. Operator absence falls. Productivity rises.
In most European countries, national occupational health authorities co-fund MSD prevention investments. Our team identifies the applicable scheme for your country.
Accessible Workstations for All Operator Profiles
Your assembly line employs operators of different heights, ages and physical capabilities. A workstation designed for one operator profile creates strain for others.
The Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360° adjusts to every operator. Height adjustment, reach adjustment, rotation – all controlled by the operator at the push of a button. Younger operators, older operators, operators returning from injury – all work comfortably at the same workstation. No strain. No adaptation period. No lost productivity.
Accessibility is also a legal obligation. The UK Equality Act 2010 and equivalent European employment law require you to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. Ergonomic handling equipment is a reasonable adjustment that benefits all operators, not just those with declared disabilities.
Flexibility across your assembly line
Aerospace assembly is not linear. Components arrive in batches. Assembly sequences change with aircraft type and customer specification. Your handling equipment must adapt.
Our SCARA Manipulator Arms are mounted on mobile bases. Move them between workstations in minutes. Reprogram them for a new component geometry in hours. No downtime. No capital waste.
The Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360° is equally flexible. Rotate it 360° to present components from any angle. Adjust height and reach for different component sizes. Swap end-effectors – soft-grip clamps for composites, vacuum suction cups for panels, custom grippers for engine parts – without tools, in seconds.
Your assembly line changes. Your handling equipment changes with it. You invest once. You use it across every product variant, every assembly sequence, every workstation that needs it.
Our Aerospace Material Handling Solutions
Two pieces of equipment cover all use cases encountered in aerospace assembly and production. Choose according to the load, the required level of precision, and the mobility you need.
SCARA Manipulator Arm
Load capacity up to
100Kg
Insertion of electronic and hydraulic components, positioning of panels and structures, handling of fragile composite parts...
Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360°
Load capacity up to
200Kg
Holding fuselage panels during assembly, orienting structures for quality control, presenting parts for finishing and inspection...
Comparison Table: SCARA Manipulator Arm vs Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360°
| Industrial manipulator | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Primary use |
|---|---|---|
| SCARA Manipulator Arm | 50 kg and 100 kg versions at 2 m | Insertion and assembly of sub-assemblies, positioning of fuselage panels and composite parts… |
| Ergonomic Positioner ERGO360° | Up to 200 kg | Handling and orientation of heavy parts, multi-axis positioning of sub-assemblies |
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Practical applications on your assembly lines
Funding: ergonomic aerospace material handling equipment qualifies across Europe
In most European countries, national occupational health authorities and workplace safety funds co-finance ergonomic handling equipment designed to reduce MSD exposure. The applicable scheme depends on your country of operation.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR 1992) create a legal obligation to reduce manual handling risk. Non-compliance carries HSE enforcement risk – improvement notices, prohibition notices or prosecution. Employers’ Liability insurers reward documented ergonomic interventions with lower risk ratings at renewal. The UK Government’s Access to Work scheme (gov.uk/access-to-work) can fund workplace adaptations for eligible employees. HSE estimates the average cost of a work-related MSD absence at £8,000 to £12,000 per case.
Why Neoditech?
Why Choose Neoditech for Your Aerospace Projects?
Neoditech has been the trusted partner of leading aerospace manufacturers for over 15 years. Here’s why:
Free on-site workstation analysis, no obligation – Our ergonomics specialists visit your facility to assess current handling practices, identify risk points, and propose tailored solutions.
Bespoke end-effector design by our engineering team – Every component is unique. We design custom end-effectors matched precisely to your parts, materials, and production constraints.
Manufactured in France, controlled lead times – Short delivery cycles, full traceability, and quality assurance at every stage.
Installation in a few hours, operator training on site – Minimal production downtime. Our technicians integrate the equipment and train your team on the same day.
CE marking, compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – All equipment meets European safety standards and passes rigorous testing before dispatch.
Our Aerospace Client References
Airbus, Dassault, Safran, Ariane Group, Lisi Aerospace, Rossi Aero, Zodiac Aerospace, Gestal.
What our handling solutions don't cover
Let’s be direct: our aerospace material handling equipment isn’t suited to every scenario.
- Loads over 200 kg: beyond the load capacity of the ERGO360° ergonomic positioner, a hangar overhead crane or a dedicated lifting system is more appropriate.
- Fully automated lines with no operator: if your goal is a fully automated line with no human intervention, our aerospace material handling equipment isn’t the right answer. It’s designed for the operator, who remains at the heart of the process.
- Mass handling over long distances: hangar overhead cranes and conveyor systems address high-volume flow needs over long distances. Our solutions cover the workstation and nearby inter-station transfers.
Our aerospace material handling solutions adapt to all types of aerospace parts: electronic components, fuselage panels, composite structures, aluminium alloys, hydraulic systems, heavy subassemblies. The SCARA manipulator arm excels at precision and insertion operations for mid-sized components (up to 100 kg), while the ERGO360° is ideal for holding and inspection operations on bulky, heavy parts (up to 200 kg). We design a custom gripper adapted to your part.
The SCARA manipulator arm is the most suitable solution for lifting large aerospace parts. The SCARA TITAN (100 kg load capacity at 2 m reach) is optimised for fuselage panels, wing sections, and structural subassemblies. For parts exceeding 100 kg, the ERGO360° ergonomic positioner (100 to 200 kg load capacity) takes over, with tilting and multi-axis positioning capabilities.
Yes. Neoditech’s aerospace material handling equipment can be fitted with vacuum suction cups or custom-designed grippers specifically built for composite materials. These grippers exert no abrasive stress on the surface and respect the dimensional tolerances of CFRP or carbon fibre parts. The gripper is tested under real-world conditions before delivery.
The ERGO360° is designed for operations where the part needs to be held in position and oriented from multiple angles, rather than moved from point A to point B. In aerospace, it’s typically used at quality control stations (360° visual inspection, dimensional control), finishing and touch-up operations (access to all faces without manual repositioning), and assembly of heavy subassemblies (100 to 200 kg) that need to be presented to the operator at optimal height. The SCARA handles movement and insertion; the ERGO360° handles holding and orientation. Both can coexist on the same line depending on the production phase.
Funding routes vary by country. In the UK, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR 1992) creates a legal obligation to reduce manual handling risk – non-compliance carries HSE enforcement costs that typically exceed the equipment investment. Employers’ Liability insurers reward documented ergonomic interventions with lower premiums at renewal. The UK Government’s Access to Work scheme (gov.uk/access-to-work) can fund workplace adaptations for eligible employees. In Germany, the BGHM Prämienverfahren co-finances ergonomic prevention investments. In France, national schemes co-finance ergonomic equipment for French-registered companies. Our team identifies the applicable scheme for your country and supports you through the full application process.
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Conclusion: Take Action Now
Aerospace material handling does not have to remain a source of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and damaged components. Contact our team now for a free workstation assessment.
Read the testimonials of our customers who have transformed their businesses thanks to our solutions. Improved productivity, optimized mobility: their success is now yours.
Your aerospace material handling partner
A French designer and manufacturer since 2007, based in Mouzillon (Loire-Atlantique), Neoditech doesn’t resell: we design, manufacture, and install.
Designer AND manufacturer
Our in-house design office creates a gripper tailored to each aerospace part. Our teams visit your workshop or hangar to assess your workstation before proposing anything. We cover the entire project from start to finish.
Customers supported in France and Europe
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Useful Sources
Regulatory and Statistical References
- INRS TMS Statistics – French Institute for Research and Safety (publications in French; English summaries available) – https://www.inrs.fr
- HSE UK: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Statistics – https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/musculoskeletal/index.htm
- HSE: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 – https://www.hse.gov.uk/manual-handling/regulations.htm
- K Government: Access to Work – https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
- GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association) – https://www.gifas.fr/en
- BGHM (German Social Accident Insurance for the Raw Materials and Chemical Industry) – Prämienverfahren ergonomic prevention co-financing – https://www.bghm.de