Gulfstream Unveils 3D-Project Paint Process Gulfstream is known for their attention to detail and recently they implemented a process that will further help them in keeping all the details perfect as it relates to paintjobs and liveries on their aircraft. The Savannah Completions Center has incorporated 3-D projection technology into the process of designing and executing aircraft paint schemes, resulting in increased flexibility and enhanced design quality.
Gulfstream engineers helped design the software that projects a multi-dimensional paint scheme onto the aircraft, taking into account how the curved aircraft surface may distort the image. The process eliminates the 2-D design phase, allowing technicians to forego plotting the design on the aircraft using just a flat schematic.“The addition of 3-D technology into our already state-of-the-art painting process provides a number of benefits for customers,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Gulfstream. “With this software, designers can make design changes in real time with the touch of a button. They don’t have to imagine how a flat drawing will look once applied to the curves of an aircraft. They get a rendering and can see exactly how everything will look in 3-D, ensuring they’ll be satisfied with the finished product.” For more information: Gulfstream Aerospace 500 Gulfstream Road Savannah, GA 31407 www.gulfstream.com ***
