Composites 4.0
Thermoplastic composite structure replaces metals on safety-critical brake pedals
First all-composite brake pedals developed by Boge Rubber & Plastics Group are lighter, stiffer, stronger and offer improved driving haptics.
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Pratt & Whitney to produce advanced metal and CMC turbine airfoils in North Carolina
New 1 million-square-foot production facility follows CMC R&D center and publicized strategy for next-gen engines.
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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.
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WSU-NIAR receives $13.5 million from Air Force for advanced composites research
Additional funding extends NIAR’s Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites (MASC) research program, which will develop technologies to optimize digital twin data.
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Composites mold manufacturer, BBG, is finalist for Germany’s best toolmaker 2020
Smart molds for Industry 4.0 applications key to its recognition in “Excellence in Production” competition.
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Part 2: Applying CT scan data analysis and visualization to composites
Advanced CT-scan analyses can offer deep insight into challenges faced when examining novel composites and hybrid material behavior or performing quality and certification testing. Part two of a two-part series.
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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.
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Bindatex adopts 4.0 digital technology, increases productivity by 20%
Installation of a cloud-based production data capture system significantly improved the company’s productivity and reduced leadtimes by a quarter.
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Using sensor data to improve composite parts and processes
nebumind software builds digital twins from manufacturing data to trace defects, compare manufactured parts, qualify processes, develop tolerance windows for process monitoring and more.
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Automated aerocomposites production: Liquid molding or welded thermoplastic?
Two materials and process approaches are demonstrated for CFRP bulkhead production.
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