Aviation is a fast-growing industry but still lacks digitization on several fronts. Yesterday, Honeywell announced partnerships with
iTRACE and
SecureMarking to prevent counterfeit aerospace parts by using the technologies in combination with blockchain.
The new system employs two-factor authentication of Honeywell Aerospace parts to ensure their authenticity. First, iTRACE’s 2DMI solution will laser-etch data onto the identification plate of a part on Honeywell’s assembly line. Then, a special ink is applied to the component. This comes from Honeywell’s Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) business and SecureMarking, a third-party authentication company.
Once the part is ready for sale, iTRACE’s mobile app is used to scan the 2D matrix etched on the part to activate its digital authenticity. Honeywell’s blockchain will record this data along with the part information such as manufacturing and subsequent repairs.
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