Composites 4.0
Composites 4.0: Digital transformation, adaptive production, new paradigms
An evolving landscape of automation, sensors and AI software is not an end, but a means to achieve the cost, quality, efficiency and agility required for future manufacturing.
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Thinking machines
Algorithm-based artificial intelligence, once only imagined, is here. It can do a lot of good.
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Plataine releases production scheduler version 4.0
The AI-based technology integrates production scheduling with shop floor management for a more efficient manufacturing process.
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Siemens delivers AI-powered CAD sketching technology
The NX Sketch software tool offers flexibility and eliminates upfront constraints in a 3D CAD environment.
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High-rate, automated aerospace RTM line delivers next-gen spoilers
At Spirit AeroSystem’s Prestwick facility in Scotland, a glimpse of the future of aerocomposites manufacturing in a resin transfer molding line for A320 spoilers.
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ZAero project update
The 2019 final review demonstrated integration of an automated CFRP process chain: AFP inline inspection and rework, cure and resin flow sensors, part performance prediction and a decision support tool for line operators.
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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.
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Altair releases major software update to expand user solutions
The update enables accelerated innovation and targets design simulation and data analytics.
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Augmented reality system facilitates FRP component preforming
The software makes exact alignment and position of materials directly visible on the component.
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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.
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