Composites 4.0

Automation

KPM Analytics introduces noncontact infrared temperature sensor for industrial automation, R&D

Rugged and flexible PSC-GRF11N pyrometer facilitates measurement of four temperature ranges, spans induction heating, heat treating, steel, composites and ceramics applications.  

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Composites 4.0

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Plataine

Digital thread solution delivers a holistic view of the process chain from raw material to end product in a fully automated, paperless process.   

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Automotive

Digitizing tools for composites production

Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Schuler North America

Schuler’s smart control systems are said to achieve high material savings by reducing waste throughout the material cutting, distribution and forming processes.

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Recycling

Teijin, Fujitsu to develop blockchain-based commercial platform for recycled materials manufacturing

The platform aims to enhance the environmental value of recycled FRP materials for manufacturers through life cycle assessment calculations and more reliable information management.  

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Molds/Tools

Voith Composites partnership with Gazechim Group delivers Carbon4Tool tooling system to Europe

With Gazechim Group as the European distributor, Voith hopes to empower faster, easier and more effective CFRP tool manufacturing via its next-generation technology.  

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Aerospace

German UniFix project develops mobile holding fixture to enhance production efficiency of large CFRP structures

Fraunhofer IFAM and Airbus Operations in Stade demonstrate reduced manual handling and non-productive time in flow-oriented manufacturing of vertical tail plane.

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Composites 4.0

Atlas Copco’s GHS VSD+ vacuum pump range offer Industry 4.0 functionalities

Variable speed-driven, oil-injected screw vacuum pumps are well suited for the infusion process, complete with 15% smaller footprint, integrated HEX@TM controller and optimized performance.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine extends digital thread technology to overcome supply chain challenges in composites

Cloud and AI technologies provide composites manufacturers a traceable, secure digital thread to stretch from raw material to end product, improving supply chain visibility and quality control.  

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Prepregs

Composites supply chain and production disruptions – how can AI and digitalization help?

Digitizing and creating the factory of the future is a journey, but it has the potential to help composites manufacturers address real-life disruptions and enable fast replanning of production operations for increased flexibility and enterprise-level performance.

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