Composites 4.0

Composites 4.0

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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Composites 4.0

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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Plant Tours

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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Composites 4.0

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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Composites 4.0

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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Composites 4.0

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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Composites 4.0

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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Automation

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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Composites 4.0

New Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability

3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.

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Composites 4.0

CTC commissions Carbon Axis XCell machine for LaiLa project

The XCell AFP machine is being used to investigate innovative fiber deposition concepts and improve lightweight production via Industry 4.0.

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HEATCON Composite Systems
3D industrial laser projection
KraussMaffei Metering Systems
Airtech
Thermwood Corp.
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
pro-set epoxy laminate infusion tool high temp Tg
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Airtech International Inc.