Composites 4.0
Atlas Composites chooses Plataine industrial IoT solution to optimize manufacturing operations
U.K.-based parts manufacturer uses material and tool tracking solution to improve quality control, reduce waste and advance labor efficiency.
Read MoreComposites 4.0: digital assistants, edge computing and the future of smart factories
Plataine reviews developments and discusses where composites manufacturing is headed.
WatchBindatex enables flexibility to NCC for AFP projects
The composites and advanced materials precision slitting company reports increased orders from the National Composites Centre.
Read MorePUR metering systems designed for digital integration
KraussMaffei’s EcoStar, RimStar and RimStar Smart mixing and metering machines support digitization in polyurethane (PUR) foam production.
Read MoreOrbital Composites introduces Orb 1 industrial-grade robot 3D printer
Controlled by Orbital Composites’ proprietary Orb OS software, the operating system allows users to easily print end-use thermoplastic composite parts from CAD files.
Read MoreAirborne, NCC to develop AFP data warehouse architecture
Using the National Composites Centre’s Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine, the project will develop a data warehouse to connect automation with digitalization and enable Industry 4.0.
Read MoreRenault F1 team chooses Plataine IIoT optimization system
Plataine’s AI-based IIoT sensor network enables real-time tracking of composite prepreg materials for the company’s F1 vehicles.
WatchA digital approach to automation
One aerostructures manufacturer’s journey from hand layup to AFP.
Read MoreFRP bridge prototype uses large-scale 3D printing
Royal HaskoningDHV, CEAD and DSM produced a pedestrian bridge prototype using large-scale additive manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
WatchMikrosam launches automation for production of hydrogen, CNG tanks
A new production line will combine filament winding and automation to produce more than 60,000 tanks annually for the automotive industry.
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