Composites 4.0

Composites 4.0

Brighton Science unveils BConnect: The world's first surface intelligence platform

Next-generation solution combines diagnostic tools with data analytics to understand and prevent bonding and adhesion issues in composites and other industries.

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Adaptive composite elements for building facades exhibited at JEC World 2023

University of Stuttgart institutes use carbon and glass fiber composites, robotic fabrication, biomimetic design and digial twin/control to demonstrate adaptive facade elements for future buildings.

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JEC World 2023 preview: Broetje-Automation

The STAXX One automated fiber placement (AFP) systems are run by industrial robotics and incorporate digital twin technology. 

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Composites 4.0

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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Hydrogen Storage

Toray announces growth, investment in carbon fiber composite materials

As part of its 2023-2025 management strategy, Toray projects 42% growth for pressure vessels, 30% growth in carbon fiber composite materials revenue and a doubling of capital investment.  

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Digitization

Plataine, NIAR ATLAS partner to promote aerospace innovation, digitalization

Researchers at NIAR ATLAS will examine how Plataine’s technology can help manufacturers and advanced composite material vendors drive further digital transformation while undertaking industry challenges.  

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Thermoplastics

Autoneum future-proofs GFRTP production with Evoris digitalization platform

Extensive plant modernization includes new automation and digitalization solutions procured from Dieffenbacher.  

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Simcenter software update highlights aircraft wing skin optimization

Expanded aerospace capabilities in Siemens software portfolio performs more rapid margin of safety calculations and reduces simulation preprocessing up to 80%.  

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Automation

Siemens, Deloitte demonstrate Industry 4.0 innovation at The Smart Factory @ Wichita

New dedicated space enables companies to experience the future of smart manufacturing and the power of digitalization using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.  

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Composites 4.0

Plataine FabricOptimizer increases aerospace composites manufacturing production rates

New capabilities have been unveiled — including a procurement simulator, “nesting around defects” solution and detailed reports — to improve the ordering process, reduce waste and enhance efficiency.  

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