Composites 4.0
Boeing reveals new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center
First of new purpose-built innovative defense factories based in Mesa, Ariz., U.S., will produce advanced composite components, leverage Industry 4.0 best practices from recent programs.
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Clemson Composites Center leads research in low-cost composite tooling
Innovative technology approach to use additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence to produce tools faster, at a lower cost and with less environmental impact.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Composite Automation
Composite Automation is joined by Isojet Equipements and PCM/Lucas Industries, bringing solutions for every step of the composites manufacturing process to one booth.
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Kanfit increases composite material yield with Plataine AI, IIoT-based optimization solutions
Industry 4.0 software automates and streamlines raw material tracking, management and planning, maximizing material use up to 3%, and reducing costs and production delays.
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Fiberglass Cutting Operation at Hubbell’s Lenoir City Plant Moves to Automation
Automating fabric cutting operations saves Hubbell Lenoir City money and can produce composite products faster at less cost to support infrastructure expansion.
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Evident wind blade inspection system automates nondestructive ultrasonic testing
An autonomous, cobot-mounted inspection system combines Industry 4.0 with established ultrasonic technology to rapidly provide repeatable, accurate data and improve overall efficiency.
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KPM Analytics introduces noncontact infrared temperature sensor for industrial automation, R&D
Rugged and flexible PSC-GRF11N pyrometer facilitates measurement of four temperature ranges, spans induction heating, heat treating, steel, composites and ceramics applications.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Plataine
Digital thread solution delivers a holistic view of the process chain from raw material to end product in a fully automated, paperless process.
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Digitizing tools for composites production
Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Schuler North America
Schuler’s smart control systems are said to achieve high material savings by reducing waste throughout the material cutting, distribution and forming processes.
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