Digitization
Dialing in composites performance via dynamic digital twins
Sport Dynamics Lab uses Flexdynamics testing, digital models and AI tools to compare designs, materials and systems, enabling optimization with potential for propellers, drones and vibrational structures.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
Toray, Convergent partner to advance aerospace and industrial digital engineering
Accessible, high-quality simulation capabilities for Toray resin datasets using Convergent’s Raven Explorer design tool will streamline the digital-first environment.
Read MoreCompSTLar project turns TPC materials into their own SHM systems
SNAPSHOT: The CompSTLar project is using laser-induced graphene to create seamless sensors within structural parts, combining data with simulations to enable virtual stress tests for in situ monitoring and prediction.
Read MoreScaled Composites Model 437 aircraft to be flown for Beacon autonomy testbed
Northrop Grumman subsidiary part of Digital Pathfinder development of stealth aircraft with wings using continuous carbon fiber additive manufacturing and determinate assembly.
Read MoreThe pursuit of energy efficiency in composites manufacturing
In an increasingly energy-driven world, technology developments are being sought after to reduce energy consumption in composites manufacturing, further translating into waste reduction and other efficiencies.
Read MoreSchrödinger advances materials informatics for faster development of next-gen composites
Cutting time to market by multiple orders of magnitude, machine learning and physics-based approaches are combined to open new possibilities for innovations in biomaterials, fire-resistant composites, space applications, hydrogen tanks and more.
Read MoreDigitized material shipment process improves MRAS aerostructures operations
Digital Passport technology by Plataine shortens receiving process to minutes, enhances quality and supply chain collaboration.
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Flexible, automatic NDT platform for manufacturing composites
IRT Jules Verne, working with Airbus, Daher and French consortium developed a mobile robotic inspection platform that uses less space, water
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
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.
Read MoreOn the radar: Composite materials producer ramps up sustainability vision
Toray is one of many companies in the composites industry fostering improvements in recyclability and biocomposites, as exemplified by its latest announcements.
Read MoreNext-gen composites manufacturing: Combining material, machine and mold cavity data with analytics
Using a sensor, an edge device and machine learning software, sensXPERT sees into processes and is improving quality and cutting scrap, cycle time and energy use for composites customers like ZF and Carbon Revolution.
Read MoreMachina Labs unveils Machina Deployable System for agile manufacturing
Portable system combines AI and robotics for the forming and cutting of custom composite and metal parts.
Read MoreLarge-scale additive system prints industrial molds for composites
CAMX 2023: The Massivit 10000-G, with gel dispensed printing offers an ultra-fast, sustainable and cost-effective way to digitize isotropic mold production for high-quality and more reliable composite parts.
Read MoreNew AMRC facility, Boeing program boosts aerocomposites innovation
An £80 million investment contributes to a novel R&D facility in South Yorkshire, U.K., with Boeing as its first major research partner, to support and de-risk new composites and digital technologies and processes for the production of future aerospace components.
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Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany
Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
3D-printed CFRP tools for serial production of composite landing flaps
GKN Aerospace Munich and CEAD develop printed tooling with short and continuous fiber that reduces cost and increases sustainability for composites production.
Read MoreFraunhofer IFAM advances automation, robotics development for large composite structures
New developments in automated or semi-automated manufacturing solutions through MFFD, CoMMaNds 2, FastFlexMont 2, Tempo and UniFix projects to achieve sustainable, efficient composite part production.
Read MorePlataine, NIAR ATLAS partner to promote aerospace innovation, digitalization
Researchers at NIAR ATLAS will examine how Plataine’s technology can help manufacturers and advanced composite material vendors drive further digital transformation while undertaking industry challenges.
Read MoreToray establishes new research facility fostering sustainable manufacturing innovation
Nagoya-based facility will be a hub for customer and academia collaboration and global R&D to accelerate Toray’s green transformation and explore advanced materials for myriad advanced mobility applications.
Read MoreAutoneum future-proofs GFRTP production with Evoris digitalization platform
Extensive plant modernization includes new automation and digitalization solutions procured from Dieffenbacher.
Read MoreSumika, Hexagon digitize sustainable compounds, enable 60% carbon reduction for new vehicles
Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.
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Plant tour: Middle River Aerostructure Systems, Baltimore, Md., U.S.
The historic Martin Aircraft factory is advancing digitized automation for more sustainable production of composite aerostructures.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
National Composites Centre joins new digital series to explore advances in sustainable materials
“Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero” campaign highlights critical role of composites in a net-zero future.
Read MoreBoeing to open Japan research center, expand sustainability partnerships
Boeing Research and Technology Center to focus on sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites.
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