SHM

Wind/Energy

Mistras receives patent for Sensoria wind blade monitoring technology

The remote rotor blade monitor offers edge-to-edge intelligence that detects and reports damage in real time, enabling better-informed wind blade integrity management.

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SHM

DITF develops textile sensors for composites

German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are advancing large-area sensors that can detect deformations and stress using printing onto textiles which are then incorporated into composite structures.

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Automation

In-situ composites sensors for increased production rates, smart processes and life cycle monitoring

Com&Sens FBG sensors are embedded into pressure vessels, rudders and bridges, with new edge and surface connection technology, aimed at cost-effective serial production and monitoring of composite structures.

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Sustainability

Developing next-gen, smart engine composite fan blades

EU-funded MORPHO project will use embedded sensors, data-driven hybrid twins and machine learning to increase RTM yield, improve damage-tolerant design, achieve SHM and 100% recycling.

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Aerospace

Airline safety center departs Sandia Labs for WSU-NIAR

The 30-year Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Assurance Center (AANC) program is to combine its knowledge of structural repair, advanced materials and other technologies with a long-standing FAA center at WSU.

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Thermoplastics

German composite specialist INVENT collaborates in SUSTAINair for increased aircraft circularity

Three-and-a-half-year, 11-partner EU project will include metals and composites spanning design, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, assembly and recycling.

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Out of Autoclave

Shift2Rail issues call for molding tools to produce composite door, interiors demonstrators

Tenders for molding tools in EU project to manufacture composites using compression molding process or equivalent due by April 22, 2021.

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Automotive

INVENT GmbH demonstrates sensor network for structural monitoring on composite railcar structures

Patented DuraAct technology uses piezo-ceramics to detect damage in Deutsche Bahn train side skirts as part of faWaSiS research project.

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