Composites 4.0

Sensors

sensXPERT Digital Mold earns 2022 AVK Innovation Award

Data-driven sensor technology optimizes and increases composites manufacturing efficiencies in real time, achieved through collaborative network.  

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Wind/Energy

RewAir chooses Plataine to optimize wind turbine blade production lines

Plataine’s AI-based solution provides flexible optimization of primary production lines while reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.  

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Aerospace

Swinburne AIR Hub partners with NIAR to drive local, international aerospace innovations

Collaboration will focus on digitization of aerospace composites, advanced manufacturing technologies and specialized simulation capabilities to pave the way for cleaner, greener, more affordable aviation.  

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Composites 4.0

CarboScreen project to develop multimodal, sensor-based monitoring of carbon fiber production process

January 2023 CarboScreen project seeks to improve carbon fiber yield, reduce cost and improve properties.  

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Composites 4.0

Airbus, Salam join forces for HAPS connectivity services using composite Zephyr drone

The solar-powered, carbon-neutral unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will support and progress the development of digital connectivity in Saudi Arabia.  

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Composites 4.0

Broetje-Automation works with Boeing Germany, consortium in “Shimless Assembly” project

Foundation for future aircraft programs aims for -75% manufacturing time, -25% cost via end-to-end digitization, tolerance compensation and force-controlled joining.  

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Trends

Siemens Gamesa, Airborne collaborate on automation of wind turbine blades

Joint efforts combine years of expertise in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, composite processing and automation to scale up operations.  

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Composites 4.0

Ohio Aerospace Institute receives U.S. Air Force award for digital transformation project

Six-year agreement called DRIVE will be executed by OAI and the AFRL to establish and operate an ecosystem for mitigating transformation risks in U.S. Air Force programs and activities.  

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Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic composites welding: Process control, certification, crack arresters and surface prep

More widespread use of welded composite structures within a decade? Yes, but further developments are needed.

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Automation

Velocity Composites launches digital manufacturing cell to improve material efficiency

Industry 4.0 manufacturing cell is tailored to effectively and efficiently trace individual composite plies through the entire value stream.  

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