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Automation

Loop Technology completes installation of composite preformer with long-reach robots 

Delivery of 21-meter track, industrial robot arms and new cutting equipment enable the manufacture of large composite aerostructures at the Loop Technology Centre.

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Aerospace

Streamlining aerospace composites operations with RFID tracking

Tier 1 Sekisui Aerospace’s implementation of RFID tracking, sensors and Xemelgo software at two of its production facilities led to increased productivity, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing labor costs.

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Automation

VIDEO: Painting parts with self-learning robots

LestaUSA’s self-learning robots on display at CAMX 2024 enhance composites manufacturing workflow and workforce needs. 

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Carbon Axis releases the AFP head XPlace mk3

This standalone version enables the user to easily integrate AFP technology into existing robots or gantry systems.

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Marine

Candela C-8 hydrofoil boat marks record trip across the Baltic

The electric vessel, claimed to be the first to cross the Baltic Sea, cuts traditional refueling needs in half, achieves 95% less operating costs, during the 150-nautical-mile journey.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic XB-1 supersonic jet accomplishes third flight

Supersonic demonstrator aircraft has successfully completed its third flight using digitally optimized aerodynamics, carbon fiber composites and advanced supersonic engine intakes.

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Roctool presents R-IDS induction-heated platens

Roctool aims to upgrade composites manufacturers with dynamic temperature management for thermocompression, thermoforming and vacuum molding processes.

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AES explores robot vs. gantry for large-format additive manufacturing

Additive Engineering Solutions, specialist at 3D printing very large parts and tools on gantry machines, now also uses a robot for large-format AM. Here is how the robot compares.

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Trends

Okom wrks labs works with Autodesk for mycelium-based composite commercialization

Research Residency program will further refine material properties and manufacturing processes to support the startup’s efforts of providing high-performance, regenerative biocomposite solutions.

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Pressure Vessels

Composites reinvent energy

Celebrating National Composites Week 2024, CW looks at how composites are being used to provide the next generation of energy.

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Aska A5 prototype achieves tethered unmanned flight testing

Full-scale experimental aircraft continues to successfully progress through its flight testing regimen, to be followed by conventional flight and transitioning.

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Application

Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels

Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.

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