Automation
Carbon nanotube composite coatings used to create smart textiles
Fabric coated with electrically conductive carbon nanotube composite technology could be used in future smart garments that measure human motion.
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FACC awarded inspection robot research project
The project aims to develop a new generation of inspection robots, which will be used for a vast range of inspection tasks — without programming effort.
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IACMI announces collaborative smart composite pressure vessel project
The goal of the collaboration is to develop structurally predictable, low-cost smart composite pressure vessels (SCPVs) with integrated health-monitoring.
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Cevotec extends Fiber Patch Placement to sandwich structures, large aerostructures and enables combining with AFP
Automated preforming and layup process addresses core materials, as well as both continuous AFP and patch FPP reinforcements.
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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.
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Spirit AeroSystems to build Scotland-based R&D Complex
The new facility’s efforts will focus on infusion processes for composites materials, part handling, assembly automation, rapid prototyping and virtual/augmented reality.
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Verisurf to debut 2019 software version
Verisurf 2019 is the latest release of the measurement software for automated quality inspection and reporting, scanning and reverse engineering, tool building and assembly guidance.
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Verisurf to launch programmable, portable CMM solution
The Verisurf CMM Master 500 combines Verisurf software with Equator comparative gauges to deliver a fully programmable CMM solution.
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Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS
Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.
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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.
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