Sensors

Prepregs

Measuring ply-wise deformation during consolidation using embedded sensors

Strip-type shape sensor method claims real-time measurement of ply-wise deformation.

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Thermoplastics

UD researchers advance TuFF composite's viability for aerospace

The University of Delaware’s research team continues to mature the short fiber composite’s cost competitiveness with metal through sensor embedding, virtual modeling and TuFF thermoset manufacture.  

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Aerospace

INFINITE consortium tackles wireless sensor integration for life-long aircraft monitoring

Engineers from University of Sheffield AMRC will support the embedding of highly specific sensors into composite aerospace structures for MHM and SHM and recylability opportunities.  

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RTM

sensXPERT Digital Mold earns 2022 AVK Innovation Award

Data-driven sensor technology optimizes and increases composites manufacturing efficiencies in real time, achieved through collaborative network.  

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Patent-pending Purdue process embeds sensor particles, functionalizes 3D-printed structures 

Purdue University researchers have developed a novel wet-mixing method to add sensor particles to 3D printer filaments, which will enable manufacturers to create functional printed parts.  

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Composites 4.0

CarboScreen project to develop multimodal, sensor-based monitoring of carbon fiber production process

January 2023 CarboScreen project seeks to improve carbon fiber yield, reduce cost and improve properties.  

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IMDEA Materials Institute helps create intelligent sensors for aviation composites

As a part of the European Union’s DOMMINIO project, IMDEA Materials Institute is helping to create embedded smart sensors via 3D printing to provide real-time updates on aircraft during flight.  

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Curing

Synthesites, Purdue CMSC advances real-time cure monitoring

Partners are developing cure simulation using data from dielectric sensors to monitor infusion and autoclave composite structures in real time.  

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Glass-coated magnetic microwires for nondestructive composites monitoring

Glass-coated, amorphous microwires combine nanometer to micrometer diameters, enabling embedding into composites without degrading mechanical properties.  

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Bonding/Welding

Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding

Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.

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