VIRTEK announces participation in development of BAE System’s Mantis UAV
Waterloo, Canada, November 16 - Virtek Vision International Inc., A Gerber Technology Company, and a leading developer and provider of high value industrial laser solutions, announced today that the Company has been cooperating with BAE Systems in the development of advanced manufacturing processes for the revolutionary BAE Systems’ Mantis UAV programme. The Mantis, which was unveiled at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show is poised to take a leadership position in the UAV market offering unique features which are a result of the swift and precise manufacturing technologies and methods developed and employed in its manufacture.
Virtek was the answer when BAE Systems required the highest manufacturing standards to create an aircraft with these leading performance standards. “Using Virtek’s LaserEdge® system allows BAE Systems to produce the Mantis to the highest and most consistent quality characteristics. LaserEdge® creates a manufacturing environment where drastic time savings and a near-flat learning curve for operators become commonplace.” says Mr. Billy Beggs BEM, Manager of MAS at BAE Systems in Warton, England.
"BAE System’s use of our line of products in this revolutionary design really showcases the completeness of LaserEdge and Virtek’s ability to span the entire process from idea to product," says Hal Osthus, Virtek's President and Gerber Technology’s Executive Director of Business Development. "We’re always very happy to see great successes in from our clients who not only use our products, but help us by driving the development that keeps us one step ahead at all times."
Virtek’s aerospace products set the industry standard for performance and reliability and can improve quality, reduce costs and boost throughput more than 100%.
About Virtek
Virtek Vision International Inc, a subsidiary of Gerber Technology, which is a Gerber Scientific
Inc. company (NYSE: GRB) and the leader in laser templating and imaging solutions. Virtek
serves customers in the prefabricated construction and aerospace industries worldwide. Virtek
is a full service provider, offering manufacturing, development, integration, training, after sales
support and installation. The Company delivers high value to its customers, including featurerich
systems with a quick payback, productivity enhancements and total turnkey solutions.
Please visit www.virtek.ca for more information.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.
For more information about Virtek Vision International or LaserEdge®, please visit www.virtek.ca or contact:
Peter Richter
Virtek Vision International Inc
785 Bridge Street
Waterloo, Ontario
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