An automated fastener insert installation system for use in a composite panel fastener insert installation process, comprising: an analysis device configured to determine a configuration or a size of the insert-receiving orifice defined by and extending through a major surface of a composite panel; a manipulation device (750, 625, 950) in communication with the analysis device and configured to select and retrieve one of a plurality of fastener inserts engaged with an installation aide, in response to the configuration or the size of the insert-receiving orifice determined by the analysis device, and to insert the selected fastener insert into the insert-receiving orifice such that the installation aide engages the major surface of the composite panel; and an adhesive dispenser device configured to dispense an adhesive material through adhesive application orifices (65, 40) defined by the installation aide and the selected fastener insert, and into the insert-receiving orifice about selected fastener insert, such that the adhesive material interacts with the selected fastener insert and the composite panel defining the insert-receiving orifice so as to secure the selected fastener insert within the insert-receiving orifice, and an adhesive preparation device engaged with the adhesive dispenser device and configured to mix and actuate the adhesive material in an adhesive material kit, the adhesive dispenser device being configured to receive the adhesive material kit from the adhesive preparation device, to dispense the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit, and the adhesive preparation device or the adhesive dispenser device being configured to limit dispensation of the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit to within a predetermined working time. an analysis device configured to determine a configuration or a size of the insert-receiving orifice defined by and extending through a major surface of a composite panel; a manipulation device (750, 625, 950) in communication with the analysis device and configured to select and retrieve one of a plurality of fastener inserts engaged with an installation aide, in response to the configuration or the size of the insert-receiving orifice determined by the analysis device, and to insert the selected fastener insert into the insert-receiving orifice such that the installation aide engages the major surface of the composite panel; and an adhesive dispenser device configured to dispense an adhesive material through adhesive application orifices (65, 40) defined by the installation aide and the selected fastener insert, and into the insert-receiving orifice about selected fastener insert, such that the adhesive material interacts with the selected fastener insert and the composite panel defining the insert-receiving orifice so as to secure the selected fastener insert within the insert-receiving orifice, and an adhesive preparation device engaged with the adhesive dispenser device and configured to mix and actuate the adhesive material in an adhesive material kit, the adhesive dispenser device being configured to receive the adhesive material kit from the adhesive preparation device, to dispense the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit, and the adhesive preparation device or the adhesive dispenser device being configured to limit dispensation of the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit to within a predetermined working time.