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The evolution, transformation of DEA from lab measurements to industrial optimization
Over the years, dielectric analysis (DEA) has evolved from a lab measurement technique to a technology that improves efficiency and quality in composites production on the shop floor.
VIDEO: AI, cameras and lasers for FOD detection
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing and CompositesWorldVirtek Vision demonstrates its Iris AI technology at CAMX 2024. It combines laser projection with machine learning software to detect foreign object debris during a composite layup.
Streamlining aerospace composites operations with RFID tracking
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorldTier 1 Sekisui Aerospace’s implementation of RFID tracking, sensors and Xemelgo software at two of its production facilities led to increased productivity, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing labor costs.
TPI, University of Texas participate in wind blade cure optimization project
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldPhysics-informed machine learning algorithms will be applied to simulate and optimize composite wind blade curing in an effort to advance smart composites manufacturing in industry.
Digital mold solution improves energy savings, reduces cycle times
Jessica PompiliCAMX 2024: SensXPERT showcases the Digital Mold, integrating material characterization sensors directly into plastics and composites manufacturing processes for improved product quality and scrap reduction.
RVmagnetics introduces R&D service for MicroWire technology
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldRVmagnetics now enables the development of composite measurement and monitoring systems based on its passive sensor technology, to fit exact customer requirements.
Technology Marketing Inc. to distribute VacPuc digital sensors
Jessica PompiliVacPuc is expanding its range of global distributors to deliver its vacuum pressure measurement solution to the composites market.
Gill highlights custom sensors expertise with industry flexibility
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldProduct offering encompasses specialist level sensing, condition monitoring, position sensors and engine control products for composites-based applications.
Measuring energy use to enable sustainable composites production
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldAirbus subsidiary CTC uses new technology to measure energy use in machine components and processes to optimize equipment, production lines and guide decisions for future composites.
U.K. academics head up flat fiber sensor research for composites
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldSix universities are in charge of developing flat fiber sensors, which will then be applied with industry partners, to determine their impact in monitoring composites manufacturing and more.
Next-gen composites manufacturing: Combining material, machine and mold cavity data with analytics
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldUsing a sensor, an edge device and machine learning software, sensXPERT sees into processes and is improving quality and cutting scrap, cycle time and energy use for composites customers like ZF and Carbon Revolution.
HBK enhances sensor offerings with MicroStrain acquisition
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldMicroStrain designs and manufactures high-precision inertial and wireless sensing systems that cater to industries such as automation, mobility and unmanned vehicles.
University of Southampton develops miniaturized optical fiber condition monitoring technology
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldA more compact, affordable strain interrogator, currently developed for FBG monitoring, may enable more widespread adoption of optical fiber sensing used in composite materials.
TemperChip machining temperature sensor for composites
Patented device provides real-time machining data to monitor and accurately predict tool life, opening up the horizons to measure a variety of parameters between cutting tool and material.
Measuring ply-wise deformation during consolidation using embedded sensors
Strip-type shape sensor method claims real-time measurement of ply-wise deformation.
UD researchers advance TuFF composite's viability for aerospace
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldThe University of Delaware’s research team continues to mature the short fiber composite’s cost competitiveness with metal through sensor embedding, virtual modeling and TuFF thermoset manufacture.
INFINITE consortium tackles wireless sensor integration for life-long aircraft monitoring
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldEngineers from University of Sheffield AMRC will support the embedding of highly specific sensors into composite aerospace structures for MHM and SHM and recylability opportunities.
sensXPERT Digital Mold earns 2022 AVK Innovation Award
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldData-driven sensor technology optimizes and increases composites manufacturing efficiencies in real time, achieved through collaborative network.
Patent-pending Purdue process embeds sensor particles, functionalizes 3D-printed structures
Grace Nehls | CompositesWorldPurdue University researchers have developed a novel wet-mixing method to add sensor particles to 3D printer filaments, which will enable manufacturers to create functional printed parts.
CarboScreen project to develop multimodal, sensor-based monitoring of carbon fiber production process
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldJanuary 2023 CarboScreen project seeks to improve carbon fiber yield, reduce cost and improve properties.