Composites 4.0
Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production
By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.
Read MoreGeneral Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification
Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety.
Read MorePlataine 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.
Read MoreAerotech Academy Puglia is inaugurated at Leonardo Aerospace site in Grottaglie, Italy
Joining the Leonardo MaTeRIA Lab and Joint Lab with Syensqo, this aerostructures training course will be 75% materials science and structural design/analysis, 25% digital transformation and AI.
Read MoreConsortium partners provide CAELESTIS project update
Program targets the development of a hyperconnected simulation ecosystem supporting probabilistic design and predictive manufacturing of next-gen aircraft structures.
Read MorePlataine 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.
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ST Engineering MRAS presents initiatives to drive autoclave efficiency, automation
During a JEC World 2024 panel discussion, the company revealed ways in which it is maximizing throughput and efficiency of its autoclaves and enhancing composites production processes.
Read MorePlataine 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreAitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration
Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.
Read MoreCom&Sens presents workshop on fiber optic sensing for COPVs
Three-day hands-on workshop from June 11-13 in Leuven, Belgium, will equip participants with a better understanding of fiber optic sensing technology for digital manufacturing of composite tanks.
Read MoreIMDEA introduces digital twin for real-time analysis of composite materials production
Newly designed digital twin by IMDEA and Technical University of Madrid researchers enables manufacturers to see inside composite materials as they are being produced, facilitating early detection of faults.
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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.
Read MorePlant tour: Sekisui Aerospace, Orange City, Iowa, Renton and Sumner, Wash., U.S.
Veteran composites sites use kaizen and innovation culture to expand thermoplastic serial production, 4.0 digitization and new technology for diversified new markets.
Read MoreFIBRE4YARDS incorporates next-gen composites technologies to redefine shipbuilding
At the project’s completion, consortium members have unveiled final results and a 1:1 scale demonstrator, highlighting the opportunities for more collaborative, digitized, automated, efficient and environmentally friendly shipyards.
Read MorePlataine 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.
Read MoreGMI Aero enhances digital/physical twin network application for Anita hot bonder
EVOLVED-5G project seeks to test, validate and certify, in a vendor-agnostic experimentation 5G platform, Industry 4.0 network applications.
Read MoreGlobal aerospace manufacture uses sensXPERT to shorten cycle times, meet increased rate and reduce waste
Using minimal sensors and one edge device, data from 20 production cycles was used to train machine learning models, accurately predicting outcomes in ≤50 minutes by forecasting when target degree of cure is reached.
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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.
Read MoreNew Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability
3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.
Read MoreCTC commissions Carbon Axis XCell machine for LaiLa project
The XCell AFP machine is being used to investigate innovative fiber deposition concepts and improve lightweight production via Industry 4.0.
Read MoreFives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology
COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.
Read MoreMachina Labs secures $32 million to advance AI manufacturing for metals, composites
Latest funds will accelerate research initiatives and meet growing customer demand.
Read MoreCevotec Samba Pro installed in Fraunhofer IGCV AI research hall
Prepreg system is available to companies interested in exploring research in digitalization and AI for composites manufacture or to evaluate FPP-designed components.
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