Composites 4.0

Molds/Tools

FIPA launches e-commerce to speed automation

The new webshop by a leading manufacturer of advanced vacuum technology, gripper systems and End-of-Arm-Tooling.

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Automation

AAT Composites selects Plataine's industrial IOT solution suite

Plataine’s IIOT-based solutions for manufacturing optimization were selected to automate and upgrade AAT's production facilities capabilities.

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Carbon Fibers

NETZSCH and Swinburne partner on Industry 4.0 composite Testlab

NETZSCH’s unique in-mold cure monitoring technology will be implemented in Swinburne’s Industry 4.0 carbon-fiber composite product Testlab.

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Aerospace

Airbus to expand aerospace activities at Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen site

The expansion includes an Industry 4.0 factory to automate and digitalize the production of solar arrays for satellites, as well as expanded clean rooms for optical satellite instruments.

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Aerospace

Rolls-Royce tests Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS) for UltraFan engine

Composite elements of the Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS), including fan blades, a fan case and annulus fillers, were tested together on a donor engine.

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Composites 4.0

NCC's new Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) technology designed for aerospace, wind industry R&D

New Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) technology is aimed at widening the applicability of Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) processes to a wider range of components.

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Automation

Airborne seeks to expand digital manufacturing and automation in U.K. and Irish market

Name change of Aviation Enterprises Ltd. to Airborne UK reflects further integration into Airborne Group and a focus on expanding opportunities in the U.K. and Irish advanced composites market.

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Electronics

Future automotive is collaborative, digital and smart using composites

According to Swedish startup Uniti, “The era of heavy, costly and unsustainable is coming to an end.”

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Composites 4.0

Looking ahead at composites trends in 2019

Columnist Dale Brosius predicts 2019 will reveal growth opportunities in infrastructure, wind energy and personal air mobility for composites. 

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Composites 4.0

Granta Design updates its materials information management software

Granta Design has announced GRANTA MI Version 12, the latest release of its materials information management software. 

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Airtech
HEATCON Composite Systems
IRIS Ai-enabled Camera
Release agents and process chemical specialties
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Keyland Polymer Webinar Coatings on Composite & AM
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
Airtech International Inc.