Virtual Tools Tackle Real Strain

⊲ IndustryWeek ⊳ Northrop Grumman has launched HIVE (Highly Immersive Virtual Environment), its latest XR system that blends motion‑capture with Siemens Process Simulate software to assess ergonomics and accessibility during aircraft assembly. The simulation identifies potential physical strain for operators, preventing headaches or backaches, while streamlining design‑for‑manufacturing and reducing reliance on physical prototypes. Developed by Sibo Chou and honoured with the 2025 Innovation Leader Award, HIVE exemplifies how virtual testing can compress development cycles before building real-world components.
⊲ Image – Northrop Grumman ⊳