Becker Avionics Relys on FACTUREE for Complex Drawing Parts
FACTUREE as the primary procurement partner for Becker Avionics: CNC parts, specialty finishes, and international supply chain processes.
19 Oct, 2026. 3 minutes read
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www.facturee.deSpecial finishes, material test certificates in accordance with EN 10204-3.1, and international delivery processes are part of everyday operations at Becker Avionics. When it comes to procuring parts based on drawings, this requires a significant amount of coordination, as manufacturing, surface treatment, documentation, and logistics must all work together seamlessly. To streamline these processes, Becker Avionics relies on FACTUREE as its central procurement interface for both series production and project-based needs.
Becker Avionics GmbH develops and manufactures communication, navigation, surveillance, and intercom systems, as well as search-and-rescue solutions for aviation and ground-based applications.
The components procured through FACTUREE are incorporated into various devices and assemblies for the aerospace industry. The focus is on both production run requirements and project-based manufacturing, with quantities typically ranging from 10 to 300 parts. The requirements for surface quality, documentation, and process reliability are particularly high.
Special surfaces make procurement complex
At Becker Avionics, the components used require significantly more than just manufacturing according to drawings. Particularly challenging are Sheet metal parts with specified surfaces. A used The coating is SurTec 650, a chromium(VI)-free passivation treatment for aluminum and aluminum alloys. In the aerospace industry, such surfaces are important because they must meet specific requirements for corrosion protection and material properties.
It is precisely these requirements that make procurement so challenging. This is because only a few specialized suppliers are capable of achieving the required surface finish. The purchasing department must therefore find a manufacturer who can not only produce the component but also reliably achieve the required surface quality and provide the necessary documentation.
A single interface for manufacturing, documentation, and customs
However, the challenge extends beyond manufacturing and surface treatment. For numerous components, material test certificates in accordance with EN 10204-3.1 are also required. In addition, there are international shipping and customs clearance processes that must be reliably organized. This results in a procurement process in which technical, regulatory, and logistical requirements must work together.
„Especially when it comes to specialized requirements, the workload can quickly increase when different suppliers and processes need to be coordinated. For us, therefore, it was crucial to be able to manage procurement centrally. FACTUREE maps out all steps in an end-to-end procurement process and handles the transaction as the central contracting party,“ says Tobias Ollech, Senior Buyer at Becker Avionics GmbH.
In addition to coated sheet metal parts, Becker Avionics regularly purchases the following through FACTUREE CNC Turning- and Milling. Other processes, such as bending, welding, EDM, or the machining of ground sheet metal, can also be handled through the company’s network. This enables Becker Avionics to manage a variety of manufacturing processes and surface finish requirements through a single procurement process.
To this end, FACTUREE draws on a network of more than 2,000 vetted manufacturing partners. This is particularly relevant for Becker Avionics, as the combination of aviation requirements, specialized surfaces, and recurring needs is not readily available on the market. Through FACTUREE, the appropriate manufacturing capacities are available, eliminating the need to establish and maintain separate supplier structures for each technical requirement, as was previously the case.
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