Construction starts on Boeing’s simulation and analytics lab space

Boeing has kicked off construction on the new 7,000ft2 lab space called Center for Applied Simulation and Analytics (CASA), as an addition to its existing research and technology centre in Alabama.

In addition to serving as a hub for Boeing, its research partners and academic collaborators, the new centre would allow creation and development of simulation and analytics technologies.

Boeing Alabama research centre research & technology leader and Support and Analytics Technology director Steve Swaine said: "This lab will help us create flexible and affordable environments for modelling, simulation and analytics research.

"Our goal is to bring the best and brightest in the support and analytics industry together in one location and give them all the tools they need to create the most effective simulations and analysis methods for validating new technologies."

Set to open by mid-2015, the new lab will comprise seven individual laboratories in addition to a vast collaboration centre that offers an immersive environment for technology development and customer interaction.

Leveraging Boeing’s extensive global capabilities, the new centre will enable offering advanced math, analytics and simulation technology that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency across the life-cycle of the company’s products and services.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said: "The growth in BR&T-Alabama shows that Huntsville is a leader in technological advancement.

"Advanced analytics skills are needed to create the next-generation capabilities in aerospace.

"With up to 300 jobs opening up over the next two years, Boeing is capitalising on the talent, ability and incredibly educated workforce we have in Huntsville, further demonstrating why Huntsville is a great destination for talented engineers and technicians."

Features of the CASA labs include cyber security, data analytics, mobile development, modelling and simulation, system engineering integrated technology, technology integration and immersive visualisation.