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AWS re:Invent 2022 - How Lockheed Martin uses AWS and Boston Dynamics to deliver tools (ROB202)

Summary

• David Bader from AWS discusses the integration of IT and OT in manufacturing facilities with Lockheed Martin representatives George Kanayamos and Greg Dopplerhauer.
• Lockheed Martin's Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Operations Engineering is responsible for enterprise-wide product building and problem-solving, including products like Javelin, HIMARS, F-35, and Hellfire missile.
• The AWS working backwards process is emphasized, focusing on understanding customer problems before proposing solutions.
• Lockheed Martin has developed an Intelligent Factory Framework and a replication and proliferation group to scale solutions across the enterprise.
• The integration of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot into Lockheed Martin's operations is explored, aiming to augment the workforce and improve efficiency.
• AWS IoT Greengrass and other AWS services are used to connect and manage data from manufacturing machines, with the goal of improving machine availability, insights, simplification of processes, and shop floor quality.
• The presentation concludes with a demonstration of Spot in a Lockheed Martin facility, showcasing its potential to transform operations.

Insights

• Lockheed Martin is heavily invested in advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics and automation, to improve efficiency and meet increasing customer demands.
• The AWS working backwards process is a key strategy for developing customer-centric solutions, which involves a deep understanding of the problem before solutioning.
• Change management and upskilling are significant challenges when introducing new technologies into established workflows, especially in unionized work environments.
• Data silos and integration challenges are common in complex manufacturing environments like Lockheed Martin's, and overcoming these is crucial for successful digital transformation.
• The Intelligent Factory Framework (IFF) is a secure private cloud within Lockheed Martin that connects machines and protects IT and OT infrastructure, demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity.
• Spot, the robot from Boston Dynamics, is being integrated into Lockheed Martin's operations not just for its novelty but for its practical ability to navigate complex environments and perform tasks that can improve operational efficiency.
• AWS services, including IoT Greengrass, Kinesis, and others, are instrumental in collecting, managing, and analyzing data from Lockheed Martin's manufacturing operations, highlighting the importance of cloud services in modern manufacturing.
• The collaboration between AWS and Lockheed Martin is an example of how cloud and robotics technologies can be leveraged to innovate in the defense manufacturing industry.