Automation

Composites 4.0 11 Oct 2022

Broetje-Automation works with Boeing Germany, consortium in “Shimless Assembly” project

Foundation for future aircraft programs aims for -75% manufacturing time, -25% cost via end-to-end digitization, tolerance compensation and force-controlled joining.

Wind/Energy 6 Oct 2022

Siemens Gamesa, Airborne collaborate on automation of wind turbine blades

Joint efforts combine years of expertise in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, composite processing and automation to scale up operations.

Automation 5 Oct 2022

Wisk unveils sixth-generation self-flying eVTOL

The carbon fiber four-seater’s autonomous flight with human oversight and simplified design sets out to meet and exceed rigorous commercial safety standards.

Automation 3 Oct 2022

EHang progresses with type certification of autonomous EH216-S eVTOL aircraft

EHang enters a more in-depth review phase for the EH216-S with the CAAC’s approval of the Project Specific Certification Plan.

Design/Simulation 30 Sep 2022

Swinburne, Sparc Technologies researchers to create graphene-enabled smart composites

Connected smart structures are being built that can be wirelessly monitored in real time for hard-to-detect defects, enabling safer, more reliable and cheaper air and space travel.

Composites 4.0 27 Sep 2022

Velocity Composites launches digital manufacturing cell to improve material efficiency

Industry 4.0 manufacturing cell is tailored to effectively and efficiently trace individual composite plies through the entire value stream.

Trends 27 Sep 2022

Automated filament winding system increases throughput, reduces manual labor for pressurized well tank production

For its new line of composite well water tanks, Amtrol worked with Roth Composite Machinery on an automated process for faster, more easily tracked production.

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