Technology that supports precision aerospace manufacturing

Hughes Bros. Aircrafters combines advanced CAD/CAM systems, digital inspection tools, and manufacturing software to ensure every part meets aerospace standards.

Tools and software that drive precision production

CAD/CAM systems

  • CATIA
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Mastercam

ERP & quality systems

  • JobBOSS MRP
  • AP100 CMM Manager
  • QX Soft CMM Manager

Digital inspection

  • FARO arm measurement
  • Mitutoyo CMM
  • Hardness and conductivity testing

HBA's MRP Business System is a state-of-the-art manufacturing control system. This system was developed and integrated into our Factory Edge software for manufacturers, by Factory Edge, El Segundo, CA. This system assures real-time controls of our manufacturing process.

HBA's utilized the services of N-Lite Inc as their MRP Software Consultant. N-Lite provides solutions on MRP compliancy standards, Vendor requirement reporting, and internal process design. N-Lite is located in Torrance, CA.

Electronic data interchange

HBA has partnered with several prime aerospace contractors in order to receive sensitive materials and to conduct electronic data interchange. The pathways used are as follows:

Partner portals and pathways

  • BCA Long Beach
  • BCA Puget Sound
  • Boeing LBD Spares
  • Boeing Sway Philadelphia
  • CIT Applications
  • Chinook Tandem Rotor
  • Exostar
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman Oasis
  • Triumph Supplier Portal
  • Esis/Harmony Order Management
  • Spirit Aero
  • Gulfstream
  • PGP - Pretty Good Privacy