Automation

Automotive

Bio-inspired EV underbody panel developed by TPI Composites, Helicoid Industries

Composite underbody panel for battery pack protection, made of stacked multiaxial noncrimp fabric, will serve high-volume commercial and automotive markets.

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Automation

Plataine releases updated version of AI-based scheduler program

The latest version of Plataine’s Production Scheduler Solution considers relevant elements when generating optimized manufacturing schedules, including human capacity, tool availability and autoclave optimization.  

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Loop Technology robotic machining system works with harder materials

The RoboMach HA is a high-accuracy robotic machining system that can work with a range of materials, including cured composites. 

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Automation

JEC World 2023 preview: Biontec

Biontec assists customers with their products from the initial idea to series production with bionic fiber placement complemented by resin transfer molding.

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Automation

JEC World 2023 preview: Loop Technology

The Loop Technology team will be at JEC World 2023, able to answer questions about industrial automation, robotics and the company’s composite automation product range.

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Automation

Airborne, Accudyne partner to provide automated composites solutions worldwide

The two companies have signed an MOA to collaborate on further development of digital automation systems for composites manufacturing in aerospace, renewable energy, future mobility and more.

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Cutting/Kitting

JEC World 2023 preview: Techni-Modul Engineering

Smart Control automated technology enables high-rate, AI-driven kitting, stacking and layup of preforms and composite parts.

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Glass Fibers

Aeler smart composite containers enter Portuguese market

Navex, part of Grupo ETE, will be representing Aeler in the Portuguese and Cape Verde markets to bring the innovation to the maritime sector.

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NDI

Loop Technology develops robotic arm for wing box inspection

Part of an R&D project with Spirit AeroSystems, the seven-axis Bravura robotic arm automates inspection and sealing within small spaces like aircraft wing boxes.

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Pressure Vessels

Siemens Gamesa, Airborne develop automatic preforming robot system for offshore wind blades

Danish-funded ALMA project furthers collaboration, adds new functionality, advanced sensor systems and digital twinning for reduced man-hours, waste and cost per blade.

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