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Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production

By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.

Digitized material shipment process improves MRAS aerostructures operations

Digital Passport technology by Plataine shortens receiving process to minutes, enhances quality and supply chain collaboration.

Plataine scheduler improves composites production efficiency for Multi-Ply Components

Multi-Ply is now able to cut planning time, optimize decisions for purchasing additional resources and automate short- and long-term planning of more than 10,000 tasks.

Plataine launches online Planning & Scheduling Workshop

Tailored for production planners, the September courses will present most recent methods and technology advancements in industry with real-life examples.

Plataine AI enhances large-scale manufacturing scheduling, planning

AI-based production scheduler delivers on users’ short- and long-term strategic task planning with Practimum-Optimum algorithm.

Plataine grows facility visibility, control with 3D Live Map launch

Composites manufacturers are able to proactively track, manage and streamline production status and resources use via a holistic, real-time view of the production environment.

How AI is improving composites operations and factory sustainability

Workforce pain points and various logistical challenges are putting operations resilience and flexibility to the test, but Industry 4.0 advancements could be the key to composites manufacturers’ transformation.

Plataine unveils AI-based autoclave scheduling optimization tool

The Autoclave Scheduler is designed to increase autoclave throughput, save operational costs and energy, and contribute to sustainable composite manufacturing.

Plataine expands NCC's AI, IoT optimization capabilities

Under this partnership, the NCC will leverage technologies such as time-sensitive material management and Plataine’s Digital Twin to further develop its composites R&D.

Panel discussions, presentations highlight intelligent process technologies for composites

JEC World 2024: In addition to providing insights and success stories regarding automation and digitalization opportunities in composites, sensXPERT offers attendees a free material characterization opportunity.

Innovation Award finalists revealed for JEC World 2024

Returning to the international composites trade show are the Innovation Awards, representing up to 33 finalists in 11 categories that highlight composites innovation excellence and fruitful collaborations.

Plataine releases enhanced version of Digital Thread Portal

The cloud solution delivers digital thread connectivity across multiple sites and organizations, enabling manufacturers to automate material receiving and maintain a complete digital genealogy of their products.

Aerospace manufacturer implements Plataine AI solution

Automation of composite material receiving, thawing and flow throughout the production process resulted in improved quality, increased capacity and cost savings.

Kanfit increases production throughput, improves on-time delivery with AI-based production scheduling

Plataine’s solution was implemented by Kanfit as part of its digital transformation journey to increase rate and reduce costs in the face of supply chain challenges and skilled labor shortages.

Plataine publishes composite industry survey results

Survey findings provide insight from industry players as they navigate global manufacturing challenges and uncertainties, and sustainability and digitalization implementation.

Aerospace manufacturer meets increased demand with Plataine

Plataine’s AI-based solution, incorporated into the composite aerostructure manufacturer’s cutting and kitting operations, increased production throughput, material use, improved quality and reduced errors.

AI-based production scheduling and IIoT increase productivity

CAMX 2023: Plataine’s Production Scheduler is an intelligent and intuitive solution that combines advanced tools and algorithms for a dynamic production planning approach.

Take the Plataine composites industry survey

This short survey is designed to help assess the composites industry’s willingness and ability to adopt new technologies. Respondents receive results. Survey closes soon — complete yours today.

Plataine releases updated version of AI-based scheduler program

The latest version of Plataine’s Production Scheduler Solution considers relevant elements when generating optimized manufacturing schedules, including human capacity, tool availability and autoclave optimization.

Plant tour: Middle River Aerostructure Systems, Baltimore, Md., U.S.

The historic Martin Aircraft factory is advancing digitized automation for more sustainable production of composite aerostructures.

Plataine, NIAR ATLAS partner to promote aerospace innovation, digitalization

Researchers at NIAR ATLAS will examine how Plataine’s technology can help manufacturers and advanced composite material vendors drive further digital transformation while undertaking industry challenges.

Plataine FabricOptimizer increases aerospace composites manufacturing production rates

New capabilities have been unveiled — including a procurement simulator, “nesting around defects” solution and detailed reports — to improve the ordering process, reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

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.

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.

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.

Plataine HoneycombOptimizer tackles three-axis honeycomb cutting operations

Dynamic, efficient optimization software features a nesting algorithm for intuitive work order processing, optimal cut plans and up to 10% material savings.

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.

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.

Middle River Aerostructure Systems deploys Plataine AI-based optimization software

Material management, nesting and cutting are now digitally integrated and managed automatically in MRAS facility for complete, streamlined production processes.

Plataine receives SME 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Award

The international award honors contributions of those who have excelled in manufacturing products from advanced composite materials.

Plataine wins Frost & Sullivan Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award

Plataine’s cloud-based digital assistants leverage AI to automate and optimize critical composites manufacturing flows, increase operational resiliency and push the envelope towards zero-waste manufacturing.

Plataine's new Practicum-Optimum AI algorithm optimizes production scheduling

Self-learning algorithm achieves reportedly unprecedented levels of optimized KPIs and schedule practicalization.

Light & Strong deploys Plataine Shelf-Life Manager for optimized, automated inventory management

AI-based software fully digitizes composite material monitoring in real-time from factory to freezer, and analyzes opportunities to use material remnants for reduced waste.

Plataine, Eastman Machine partnership enhances Industry 4.0 capabilities

Advanced material cutting machine manufacturer to offer customers increased process automation, streamlined production, process traceability and overall efficiency on the production floor.

Plataine, SAP partner to integrate software for holistic digital manufacturing solution

Plataine to leverage SAP Manufacturing Execution and help both enterprise and midsize manufacturing clients accelerate digital transformation, improve productivity and reduce costs.

Plataine earns patent grant for manufacturing optimization using digital thread technology

Plataine’s newly patented, software-based technology creates a virtual replica of the factory floor in real time for a comprehensive searchable production record.

Plataine AI Manufacturing Optimization Software to generate 5% material savings for Kineco-Kaman

Application of Plataine FabricOptimizer and Total Process Optimization modular suite to enhance automation of kitting and sorting processes, resource savings, quality control.

Plataine, iSpecc partner, expand U.K. presence

Collaboration enhances Plataine’s footprint in the U.K. advanced manufacturing industry, with a focus on IoT, Industry 4.0 and other AI-based solutions.

Plataine launches free trial package for Composites Freezer Management software

Composites fabricators can now gain better control and visibility into freezer inventory and monitoring shelf-life. With the free trial, advanced manufacturers will be able to experience the Smart Factory with no upfront cost and zero disruption to production.

Plaitaine IIoT solution improves Brazilian facility's manufacturing operation

The integration of Plataine’s solution into Alestis Aerospace’s Brazilian facility automates production workflow, optimizes cut-planning processes, saving time, cost and material.

AI-based software solution improves Enercon's cutting and kitting operations

Plataine's optimization software solution enables Enercon to meet market demand, automate manufacturing processes and significantly reduce production costs and material waste.

Plataine releases production scheduler version 4.0

The AI-based technology integrates production scheduling with shop floor management for a more efficient manufacturing process.

Digital thread vs. digital twin

Visualizing the difference between digital representations and data flows and understanding the applications that are changing composites manufacturing and business models.

Composites 4.0: Where to start?

Sensors, IoT platforms, data analytics — the tools for more intelligent, efficient manufacturing abound, but where to start is actually much simpler.

Composites 4.0: Architecture and ontology

Adaptive systems, IoT platforms and apps, the need for 4.0 standardization and a new way to develop and certify composite aerostructures.

Swinburne University and CSIRO's Industry 4.0 Testlab for Composite Additive Manufacturing

Australia and Germany collaborate to build Composites 4.0 production line for competitive advantage in next-gen manufacturing and workforce.

Plataine joins the National Composites Centre

Plataine will be able to access the NCC’s facilities to implement its Industrial IoT, AI-based solutions, creating a test environment for the factory of the future.

STELIA North America optimizes processes with Plataine IIoT solution

The company plans to digitize and optimize aerospace composite manufacturing operations.

Plataine selected to partner in 5G-based advanced manufacturing project

5G-ENCODE project partners are examining industrial use of 5G wireless technology to upgrade composite design and production processes.

CTC, an Airbus company, deploys Plataine AI-based solution to industrialize lightweight structures

3D-Hub demonstrates new production possibilities and will transfer knowledge to Airbus production sites and suppliers.

Atlas Composites chooses Plataine industrial IoT solution to optimize manufacturing operations

U.K.-based parts manufacturer uses material and tool tracking solution to improve quality control, reduce waste and advance labor efficiency.

Composites 4.0: digital assistants, edge computing and the future of smart factories

Plataine reviews developments and discusses where composites manufacturing is headed.

Renault F1 team chooses Plataine IIoT optimization system

Plataine’s AI-based IIoT sensor network enables real-time tracking of composite prepreg materials for the company’s F1 vehicles.

Virtek, Plataine partner on integrated aerospace manufacturing system

Virtek’s LaserEdge ply layup system will be integrated with Plataine’s AI-based production software.

Plataine edge computing application speeds IIoT data analysis

PlataineEdge is designed to help Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems conduct data analysis locally to save time and reduce cloud storage costs.

Plataine, Marubeni Aerospace to offer IIoT solutions to Japanese manufacturers

The collaboration will offer AI-based digital manufacturing products for Japanese aerospace and automotive sectors.

Plataine chosen for Swinburne-led project to advance Industry 4.0 manufacturing of industrial scale composites

At the SAMPE 2019 conference, the Australian Government’s Global Innovation Linkages Program announced funding for a joint project with Plataine, led by Swinburne University of Technology, to research techniques for manufacturing high volume, lightweight composites.

AAT Composites selects Plataine's industrial IOT solution suite

Plataine’s IIOT-based solutions for manufacturing optimization were selected to automate and upgrade AAT's production facilities capabilities.

GKN Fokker to implement automated kitting solution from Airborne

The automated kitting solution is said to reduce costs by saving man-hours and material scrap, and it enabling a flexible and digital workflow.

CAMX 2018 Preview

CAMX combines forces with IFAI for a big Texas Event.

Plataine and Google Cloud partner on factory floor AI solution

The collaboration is designed to improve the productivity of factory operators, using natural language processing, wearable technology and Plataine’s AI-based Digital Assistants.

Plant tour: FBM Composite Materials, Kiryat Gat, Israel

Tier 2 composites manufacturer FBM Composite Materials developed the right pill for a Boeing headache and became the sole supplier of 787-9 Dreamliner door surrounds.

Plant tour: Elbit Systems Ltd., Haifa, Israel

Military and commercial tier supplier Elbit Cyclone maintains precision and quality as it continues growth in composites, complex assemblies and high-rate production.

Plant tour: Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing increasing expertise both in and out of the autoclave as it expands an already broad composites production portfolio.

Plant tour: Kanfit Ltd., Migdal HaEmek, Israel

Aerospace tier supplier Kanfit Ltd. is expanding, offering both composite and metal parts for applications in an expanding range of high-performance markets.

TE Wire & Cable and Plataine join forces to develop smart thermocouples

The joint solution improves quality compliance and tracking processes, and reduces the risk of using unfit thermocouples.

Plataine wins customer leadership award for its IIoT-based manufacturing optimization

Frost & Sullivan recognizes Plataine with the 2018 North American Customer Value Leadership Award for its IIoT-based manufacturing optimization solution.

Stark Aerospace implements IIoT manufacturing solution by Plataine

The global defense contractor implemented Plataine’s Material and Asset Tracker (MAT) to digitize and optimize advanced manufacturing processes.

Airborne announces composites manufacturing partnerships

At JEC World 2018 Airborne unveiled numerous business partnership plans for automated honeycomb potting and cutting/kitting solutions.

Automation, automotive, recycling and more from JEC World 2018

Mass production of automotive composites, recycling and composites in shipbuilding are just some of the themes from this year’s JEC.

Renault Sport Formula One Team announces relationship with Plataine

Plataine’s Industrial IoT-based solutions will be deployed to improve the team’s composite manufacturing operations

Automated manufacturing solutions from Airborne

I had the chance recently to interview Marcus Kremers, chief technology officer of Airborne International (The Hague, Netherlands), who told me about his company’s growing smart automation initiatives for its customers.

Improving one-piece aerostructures by automating preforming

IAI’s fully automated “one-shot” RTM production line cuts helicopter seat cost 30% vs. hand layup prepreg.

Composites and Industry 4.0: Where are we?

As the tide of the Fourth Industrial Revolution rolls in, how will composite manufacturers ride the wave?

Harbin Hafei Airbus partners with Plataine and Argosy for improved traceability, efficiency and yield

Joint venture composites manufacturing center implements Plataine solution for tracking parts, materials and tools.

JEC World 2017 exhibit preview

JEC World will be held March 14-16 in Paris. CW previews some of the products and technologies that will be at the show.

Digital twin, digital thread and composites

How the integration of machines, sensors and software is beginning to impact composites manufacturing.

Optimizing composite aerostructures production

Israel Aerospace Industries ramps production while reducing costs and improving quality thanks to integrated optimization software.