Composites 4.0

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CTC commissions Carbon Axis XCell machine for LaiLa project

The XCell AFP machine is being used to investigate innovative fiber deposition concepts and improve lightweight production via Industry 4.0.

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Composites 4.0

Fives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology

COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.

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Composites 4.0

Machina Labs secures $32 million to advance AI manufacturing for metals, composites

Latest funds will accelerate research initiatives and meet growing customer demand.

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Composites 4.0

Cevotec Samba Pro installed in Fraunhofer IGCV AI research hall

Prepreg system is available to companies interested in exploring research in digitalization and AI for composites manufacture or to evaluate FPP-designed components.  

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Aerospace

Next-gen composites manufacturing: Combining material, machine and mold cavity data with analytics

Using a sensor, an edge device and machine learning software, sensXPERT sees into processes and is improving quality and cutting scrap, cycle time and energy use for composites customers like ZF and Carbon Revolution.

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Sustainability

Plataine publishes composite industry survey results

Survey findings provide insight from industry players as they navigate global manufacturing challenges and uncertainties, and sustainability and digitalization implementation.

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Composites 4.0

DLR develops safe, flexible workspaces for robot-assisted manual draping

The EU project Drapebot works on new ways of collaborating with industrial robots for manual CFRP preforming for large aircraft structural parts.

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Composites 4.0

NIAR seeks industry experts for new digital twins study

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute is seeking representatives to assess technology gaps related to virtual commissioning and creation of digital twins.

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Composites 4.0

Thermal processing workflow software effectively monitors composite processing equipment

CAMX 2023: State-of-the-art, user-friendly PCS 2.0 showcased by Walton Process Technologies is an Industry 4.0 process control software for autoclaves, presses and ovens.

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Composites 4.0

Renishaw presents smart manufacturing data platform for industrial process control

Renishaw Central collects, presents and initiates accurate process and metrology data to optimize processes, reduce downtime and minimize waste.

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