Composites 4.0

SAM XL demonstrates closed-loop digital methodologies via full-size aerocomposite parts development

PeneloPe Project’s modular, zero-defect manufacturing deliverables are being highlighted in an upcoming video that demonstrates the resulting aerospace pilot line’s feasibility.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production

By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.

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General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification

Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety. 

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Plataine scheduler improves composites production efficiency for Multi-Ply Components

Multi-Ply is now able to cut planning time, optimize decisions for purchasing additional resources and automate short- and long-term planning of more than 10,000 tasks.

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Aerotech Academy Puglia is inaugurated at Leonardo Aerospace site in Grottaglie, Italy

Joining the Leonardo MaTeRIA Lab and Joint Lab with Syensqo, this aerostructures training  course will be 75% materials science and structural design/analysis, 25% digital transformation and AI.

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Consortium partners provide CAELESTIS project update

Program targets the development of a hyperconnected simulation ecosystem supporting probabilistic design and predictive manufacturing of next-gen aircraft structures.

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Plataine AI enhances large-scale manufacturing scheduling, planning

AI-based production scheduler delivers on users’ short- and long-term strategic task planning with Practimum-Optimum algorithm. 

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ST Engineering MRAS presents initiatives to drive autoclave efficiency, automation

During a JEC World 2024 panel discussion, the company revealed ways in which it is maximizing throughput and efficiency of its autoclaves and enhancing composites production processes.

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Plataine grows facility visibility, control with 3D Live Map launch

Composites manufacturers are able to proactively track, manage and streamline production status and resources use via a holistic, real-time view of the production environment.

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How AI is improving composites operations and factory sustainability

Workforce pain points and various logistical challenges are putting operations resilience and flexibility to the test, but Industry 4.0 advancements could be the key to composites manufacturers’ transformation. 

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Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration

Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.

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Com&Sens presents workshop on fiber optic sensing for COPVs

Three-day hands-on workshop from June 11-13 in Leuven, Belgium, will equip participants with a better understanding of fiber optic sensing technology for digital manufacturing of composite tanks.

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology

COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.

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Machina Labs secures $32 million to advance AI manufacturing for metals, composites

Latest funds will accelerate research initiatives and meet growing customer demand.

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Cevotec Samba Pro installed in Fraunhofer IGCV AI research hall

Prepreg system is available to companies interested in exploring research in digitalization and AI for composites manufacture or to evaluate FPP-designed components.  

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NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
recycle carbon fiber
KraussMaffei Metering Systems
Kraussmaffei Metering Systems