Automation
GE, LM, NREL complete successful automated blade finishing trials
Pilot project started in 2020 leverages knowledge of advanced composites processing together with sensing, robotics and automation for low-cost solutions to boost throughput by 30%.
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EHang commences Yunfu production facility operations
The retrofitted autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) production facility, which includes a carbon fiber composite materials processing area, is to scale up company production capabilities and cover approximately 24,000 square meters.
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Dieffenbacher automates SMC lines for enhanced productivity and efficiency
Quick-change cutting system reduces changeover times to six to seven minutes, and ensures maximum reproducibility, even with the complex geometries.
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Additive manufacturing adds versatility to large marine structures
Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are among those extending composite 3D printing’s design flexibility past prototyping and into customizable end-use parts.
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Plataine's new Practicum-Optimum AI algorithm optimizes production scheduling
Self-learning algorithm achieves reportedly unprecedented levels of optimized KPIs and schedule practicalization.
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ÉireComposites, Manna and NUIG to develop carbon fiber composite drone airframe
The aim to develop additive manufacturing and automation technologies for high-volume manufacturing of drones for 36% reduction in cost per drone.
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Virgin Orbit automates composites machining processes for LauncherOne rockets
Part of the company’s larger strategy for reducing cycle times and labor costs on its composite-intensive rockets, a customized machine center from Multiax America solves composite machining challenges.
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Automated fixation process simplifies composite sandwich panel manufacture
SECAMnida, a robotics-based solution developed by Secam Fixing Solutions and GEBE2, aims to increase production time and replace manual operations.
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The democratization of composites is reconfiguring supply chains
New robotic and digital technologies are enabling advanced in-house capabilities for small companies and innovative suppliers willing to embrace the move toward more affordable, sustainable composites.
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Speeding RTM with heat-flux sensors
Clean Sky 2 INNOTOOL 4.0 project advances cure monitoring for larger and less costly lightweight landing gear made using composites.
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