Composites 4.0
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.
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Ohio Aerospace Institute receives U.S. Air Force award for digital transformation project
Six-year agreement called DRIVE will be executed by OAI and the AFRL to establish and operate an ecosystem for mitigating transformation risks in U.S. Air Force programs and activities.
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Thermoplastic composites welding: Process control, certification, crack arresters and surface prep
More widespread use of welded composite structures within a decade? Yes, but further developments are needed.
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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.
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Boeing reveals new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center
First of new purpose-built innovative defense factories based in Mesa, Ariz., U.S., will produce advanced composite components, leverage Industry 4.0 best practices from recent programs.
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Clemson Composites Center leads research in low-cost composite tooling
Innovative technology approach to use additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence to produce tools faster, at a lower cost and with less environmental impact.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Composite Automation
Composite Automation is joined by Isojet Equipements and PCM/Lucas Industries, bringing solutions for every step of the composites manufacturing process to one booth.
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Kanfit increases composite material yield with Plataine AI, IIoT-based optimization solutions
Industry 4.0 software automates and streamlines raw material tracking, management and planning, maximizing material use up to 3%, and reducing costs and production delays.
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Fiberglass Cutting Operation at Hubbell’s Lenoir City Plant Moves to Automation
Automating fabric cutting operations saves Hubbell Lenoir City money and can produce composite products faster at less cost to support infrastructure expansion.
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Evident wind blade inspection system automates nondestructive ultrasonic testing
An autonomous, cobot-mounted inspection system combines Industry 4.0 with established ultrasonic technology to rapidly provide repeatable, accurate data and improve overall efficiency.
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