Composites 4.0
Plataine receives SME 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Award
The international award honors contributions of those who have excelled in manufacturing products from advanced composite materials.
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The NCC offers SMEs opportunities to develop digital capabilities
Free Digital Factory learning modules are to cover data engineering, digital technologies and Industry 4.0 to enhance general digital skills.
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Fraunhofer IPT develops thermoplastic composites in hydrogen storage, engine blades and more
Active in laser-assisted tape winding and in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites since 1988, the IPT in Aachen, Germany continues to push new materials, applications and Composites 4.0 digital processing.
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In-situ composites sensors for increased production rates, smart processes and life cycle monitoring
Com&Sens FBG sensors are embedded into pressure vessels, rudders and bridges, with new edge and surface connection technology, aimed at cost-effective serial production and monitoring of composite structures.
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Conbility delivers Pre-Pro 3D tape winding head to Bilsing Automation
Multifunctional system will assist Bilsing’s manufacture of composite structures, particularly for the automotive industry.
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Swinburne University of Technology opens industry-spanning R&D hub
AIR Hub plans to create innovative materials, manufacturing processes to lightweight and automate production of aerostructures and space systems.
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Aligned Vision brings CAD-like user interface to composites
A key feature of Align 4.0 is its CAD-like user interface, which the company claims is the only data-delivery and data-collection system for composite layup operators to use at the tool.
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SAM|XL develops closed-loop manufacturing for composites
Collaborative R&D center at TU Delft develops sensor- and robot-based automation for Composites 4.0 manufacturing, including STUNNING project for welded assembly of a thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator.
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RVmagnetics joins European Technology Chamber (EUTEC)
Slovak-based R&D and sensor technology company pursues opportunity to promote industrial innovation in a more institutionalized manner.
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Developing next-gen, smart engine composite fan blades
EU-funded MORPHO project will use embedded sensors, data-driven hybrid twins and machine learning to increase RTM yield, improve damage-tolerant design, achieve SHM and 100% recycling.
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