Composites 4.0

Wind/Energy

TPI, WindSTAR create digital twin for wind blade manufacturing

Machine learning framework provides real-time feedback during composite fabrication process, with some cases achieving 95% predictive accuracy and computation faster than physics-based simulations.  

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Composites 4.0

Ultra high-rate composite deposition system trials to surpass layup targets

The NCC, alongside partners Loop Technology, Coriolis and Güdel, are on track to deliver dry fiber deposition rates exceeding 350 kilograms/hour, seven times more than standard aerospace rates.  

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Aerospace

EU-funded GENEX project to develop digital twin framework for aircraft lifecycle tracking

Novel digital framework to enable holistic and comprehensive data capture through the entire aircraft lifecycle, supporting composite component/structure manufacture optimization and maintenance.  

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Carbon Fibers

ITA graduate develops AI-supported monitoring system to detect damaged carbon fiber

Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt wins a Young Talent Award from VDMA for his Bachelor’s thesis that used machine learning to recognize various fiber defects with up to 99% accuracy during thermal stabilization.  

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Curing

sensXPERT Digital Mold earns 2022 AVK Innovation Award

Data-driven sensor technology optimizes and increases composites manufacturing efficiencies in real time, achieved through collaborative network.  

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Composites 4.0

RewAir chooses Plataine to optimize wind turbine blade production lines

Plataine’s AI-based solution provides flexible optimization of primary production lines while reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.  

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Trends

Swinburne AIR Hub partners with NIAR to drive local, international aerospace innovations

Collaboration will focus on digitization of aerospace composites, advanced manufacturing technologies and specialized simulation capabilities to pave the way for cleaner, greener, more affordable aviation.  

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Carbon Fibers

CarboScreen project to develop multimodal, sensor-based monitoring of carbon fiber production process

January 2023 CarboScreen project seeks to improve carbon fiber yield, reduce cost and improve properties.  

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Composites 4.0

Airbus, Salam join forces for HAPS connectivity services using composite Zephyr drone

The solar-powered, carbon-neutral unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will support and progress the development of digital connectivity in Saudi Arabia.  

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Aerospace

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.  

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Coatings for Carbon Fiber from Keyland Polymer
hybrid additives
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut
Thermwood Corp.
sustainable carbon fiber composites​
Lightweight carrier veils for Aerospace
Kennametal Composite Material Tooling Solutions
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut