Composites 4.0

Siemens software chosen for JetZero BWB aircraft concept, launches Xcelerator updates

Aviation startup will use the Xcelerator platform to achieve its aircraft vision. Other Siemens collaborations deliver software additions to deliver, democratize industrial AI for small companies, startups.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

Schrödinger advances materials informatics for faster development of next-gen composites

Cutting time to market by multiple orders of magnitude, machine learning and physics-based approaches are combined to open new possibilities for innovations in biomaterials, fire-resistant composites, space applications, hydrogen tanks and more.

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Circularise digital passports contribute to PU foam recycling

Under the Circular Foam initiative creating systematic approaches for efficient rigid polyurethane (PU) foam recycling, Circularise’s DPPs are advancing secure information traceability for recycling and consumers.

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AI Agents suite by Plataine orchestrates, automates and optimizes manufacturing operations

Enterprise-grade, interconnected agents automatically coordinate and balance operations between suppliers and customers to reduce workflow complexity, challenges.

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MaterialsZone launches integrated, AI-guided materials discovery platform

AI-Guided Product Development Feature introduction aims to make iterative AI models more accessible, empowering researchers and materials scientists with faster, smarter materials innovation.

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SAM XL demonstrates closed-loop digital methodologies via full-size aerocomposite parts development

PeneloPe Project’s modular, zero-defect manufacturing deliverables are being highlighted in an upcoming video that demonstrates the resulting aerospace pilot line’s feasibility.

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Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production

By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.

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Webinar UV Powder Coatings for Composite & AM
Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
Composites One - distributor

Leonardo unveils Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator design

In the development of this fast-moving program, Leonardo is using a digital twin for synthetic development, more than 40 composite components and the use of AI in its control software.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification

Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety. 

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Plataine scheduler improves composites production efficiency for Multi-Ply Components

Multi-Ply is now able to cut planning time, optimize decisions for purchasing additional resources and automate short- and long-term planning of more than 10,000 tasks.

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Aerotech Academy Puglia is inaugurated at Leonardo Aerospace site in Grottaglie, Italy

Joining the Leonardo MaTeRIA Lab and Joint Lab with Syensqo, this aerostructures training  course will be 75% materials science and structural design/analysis, 25% digital transformation and AI.

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Consortium partners provide CAELESTIS project update

Program targets the development of a hyperconnected simulation ecosystem supporting probabilistic design and predictive manufacturing of next-gen aircraft structures.

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Plataine AI enhances large-scale manufacturing scheduling, planning

AI-based production scheduler delivers on users’ short- and long-term strategic task planning with Practimum-Optimum algorithm. 

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ST Engineering MRAS presents initiatives to drive autoclave efficiency, automation

During a JEC World 2024 panel discussion, the company revealed ways in which it is maximizing throughput and efficiency of its autoclaves and enhancing composites production processes.

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Airtech
release agents, purging compounds, process chemical specialties
HEATCON Composite Systems
American Elements

Plataine grows facility visibility, control with 3D Live Map launch

Composites manufacturers are able to proactively track, manage and streamline production status and resources use via a holistic, real-time view of the production environment.

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How AI is improving composites operations and factory sustainability

Workforce pain points and various logistical challenges are putting operations resilience and flexibility to the test, but Industry 4.0 advancements could be the key to composites manufacturers’ transformation. 

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Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration

Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.

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Com&Sens presents workshop on fiber optic sensing for COPVs

Three-day hands-on workshop from June 11-13 in Leuven, Belgium, will equip participants with a better understanding of fiber optic sensing technology for digital manufacturing of composite tanks.

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IMDEA introduces digital twin for real-time analysis of composite materials production

Newly designed digital twin by IMDEA and Technical University of Madrid researchers enables manufacturers to see inside composite materials as they are being produced, facilitating early detection of faults.

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Plataine expands NCC's AI, IoT optimization capabilities

Under this partnership, the NCC will leverage technologies such as time-sensitive material management and Plataine’s Digital Twin to further develop its composites R&D.

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Industrial CNC Routers
Composites One - distributor
American Elements
Chem Trend

Plant tour: Sekisui Aerospace, Orange City, Iowa, Renton and Sumner, Wash., U.S.

Veteran composites sites use kaizen and innovation culture to expand thermoplastic serial production, 4.0 digitization and new technology for diversified new markets.

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FIBRE4YARDS incorporates next-gen composites technologies to redefine shipbuilding

At the project’s completion, consortium members have unveiled final results and a 1:1 scale demonstrator, highlighting the opportunities for more collaborative, digitized, automated, efficient and environmentally friendly shipyards.

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Plataine releases enhanced version of Digital Thread Portal

The cloud solution delivers digital thread connectivity across multiple sites and organizations, enabling manufacturers to automate material receiving and maintain a complete digital genealogy of their products.

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GMI Aero enhances digital/physical twin network application for Anita hot bonder

EVOLVED-5G project seeks to test, validate and certify, in a vendor-agnostic experimentation 5G platform, Industry 4.0 network applications.

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Global aerospace manufacture uses sensXPERT to shorten cycle times, meet increased rate and reduce waste

Using minimal sensors and one edge device, data from 20 production cycles was used to train machine learning models, accurately predicting outcomes in ≤50 minutes by forecasting when target degree of cure is reached.

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Aerospace manufacturer implements Plataine AI solution

Automation of composite material receiving, thawing and flow throughout the production process resulted in improved quality, increased capacity and cost savings.

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Real Time Resin Degassing Measurement
Airtech
HEATCON Composite Systems
Airtech International Inc.