Northwest Aerospace News — Issue 50 April | May 2026 | Page 56

MTORRES SOLUTIONS
Process Engineering
MTorres designs and optimizes production processes using advanced simulation, digital tools, and in-house testing facilities to ensure each product achieves optimal quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Lines & Turnkey Plants
MTorres leverages expert resources and robust management methods to plan, execute, and support complex manufacturing lines and complete production plants, integrating advanced technologies and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
that are difficult to standardize. The question is no longer only what can be automated, but what should be designed differently so that automation becomes possible, efficient, and justifiable.”
He shared that past solutions have been isolating rather than taking a lifecycle perspective on the product. The value-added service is through a partnership with the customer:“ We are together with you, it ' s about trust, working together.”
He outlined that the role of the aerospace supplier has evolved from design and installation of equipment to providing“ judgment, stability, and a longterm relationship.” He wants to ensure that automation remains effective and relevant over time and is part of a broader industrial infrastructure. But he noted that all parties involved, the manufacturers, suppliers, and facility teams,“ share responsibility for sustained performance.”
For those concerned about how automation and AI might impact manufacturing, Torres drew a parallel to the Industrial Revolution, observing that each introduction of a disruptive technology generated widespread anxieties— including fears about job security, management practices, and understanding new systems. He emphasized that, while automation may change workflows and roles, historical fears have often given way to adaptation and the emergence of new opportunities. Torres argued that, despite technological advancements, the necessity for human expertise remains central: designers, technicians, engineers, and other professionals will continue to play essential roles within the factory environment.
R & D and ERDF Projects
MTorres has its own patented technology for the additive manufacturing of large components. Using an innovative manufacturing process, the system eliminates the need for tempered chambers and enables the economical manufacture of large parts with a significant reduction in manufacturing time.
LOCATIONS
• Brazil
• China
• Germany
• Lynnwood, Washington
• North Carolina
• Spain
• United Kingdom
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