An automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels, comprising: a panel handling module configured to receive and secure a composite panel with respect to an origin of a first coordinate system , the composite panel having opposed major surfaces and defining an insert-receiving orifice extending through one of the major surfaces , the composite panel being secured such that one of the major surfaces is externally accessible; a fastener insert assembly module configured to engage each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide ; and a fastener insert installation module configured to determine a configuration or a size of the insert-receiving orifice defined by the composite panel received by the handling module , to select a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide from the fastener insert assembly module in response to the determined configuration or size of the insert-receiving orifice , to insert the selected fastener insert into the insert-receiving orifice , and to dispense an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the insert-receiving orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the insert-receiving orifice , and an adhesive material preparation module configured to mix and actuate the adhesive material in an adhesive material kit , the fastener insert installation module being configured to receive the adhesive material kit from the adhesive material preparation module , to dispense the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit , the adhesive material preparation module or the fastener insert installation module being configured to limit dispensation of the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit to within a predetermined working time, and the adhesive material preparation module is configured to prepare a subsequent adhesive material kit for mixing and actuation of the adhesive material therein prior to expiration of the working time of the actuated adhesive material in a previous adhesive material kit received by the fastener insert installation module . a fastener insert assembly module configured to engage each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide ; and a fastener insert installation module configured to determine a configuration or a size of the insert-receiving orifice defined by the composite panel received by the handling module , to select a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide from the fastener insert assembly module in response to the determined configuration or size of the insert-receiving orifice , to insert the selected fastener insert into the insert-receiving orifice , and to dispense an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the insert-receiving orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the insert-receiving orifice , and an adhesive material preparation module configured to mix and actuate the adhesive material in an adhesive material kit , the fastener insert installation module being configured to receive the adhesive material kit from the adhesive material preparation module , to dispense the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit , the adhesive material preparation module or the fastener insert installation module being configured to limit dispensation of the actuated adhesive material from the adhesive material kit to within a predetermined working time, and the adhesive material preparation module is configured to prepare a subsequent adhesive material kit for mixing and actuation of the adhesive material therein prior to expiration of the working time of the actuated adhesive material in a previous adhesive material kit received by the fastener insert installation module . <EOS>