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JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCalifornia startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.
IMT Nord Europe launches COMPOLIS initiative
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingCOMPOLIS is an R&I hub bringing together industrial partners, dedicated to connected materials and structures with the ultimate goal of digitalizing composite materials.
SensXPERT introduces HF-DEA contactless quality control for composites
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingHigh-frequency dielectric analysis (HF-DEA) is a portable, standalone device that enables accurate measurements through composite layers up to 40 millimeters thick.
PLEIADES project targets automated induction welding, vitrimeric formulations and digital supply chain
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingEU-founded project is supporting composite technology advancement for aerospace via automated manufacturing, integrated sensing, novel composite materials development and digital transformation.
MORPHO advances structural prognostics, health monitoring and composites manufacturing efficiencies
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingEU project concluded in January 2025, delivering on its goals to enhance aerospace industry performance and sustainability through real-time monitoring, intelligent control systems and innovative recycling techniques.
MiniLab consortium produces first full-scale thermoplastic composite hydrofoils
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingProject advances toward first recyclable foils for ocean racing, part of “Infinite Foil” finalist for JEC Innovation Award 2025.
MoistTech Corp. introduces IR3000 moisture sensors
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingNear infrared (NIR) sensors deliver precision moisture control and reliable moisture analysis for natural fibers, synthetic fibers and blended fabrics.
The evolution, transformation of DEA from lab measurements to industrial optimization
Over the years, dielectric analysis (DEA) has evolved from a lab measurement technique to a technology that improves efficiency and quality in composites production on the shop floor.
VIDEO: AI, cameras and lasers for FOD detection
Jodee McElfresh | Additive ManufacturingVirtek Vision demonstrates its Iris AI technology at CAMX 2024. It combines laser projection with machine learning software to detect foreign object debris during a composite layup.
Streamlining aerospace composites operations with RFID tracking
Hannah Mason | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞTier 1 Sekisui Aerospace’s implementation of RFID tracking, sensors and Xemelgo software at two of its production facilities led to increased productivity, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing labor costs.
TPI, University of Texas participate in wind blade cure optimization project
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingPhysics-informed machine learning algorithms will be applied to simulate and optimize composite wind blade curing in an effort to advance smart composites manufacturing in industry.
Digital mold solution improves energy savings, reduces cycle times
Jessica Pompili | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞCAMX 2024: SensXPERT showcases the Digital Mold, integrating material characterization sensors directly into plastics and composites manufacturing processes for improved product quality and scrap reduction.
RVmagnetics introduces R&D service for MicroWire technology
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingRVmagnetics now enables the development of composite measurement and monitoring systems based on its passive sensor technology, to fit exact customer requirements.
Technology Marketing Inc. to distribute VacPuc digital sensors
Jessica Pompili | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞVacPuc is expanding its range of global distributors to deliver its vacuum pressure measurement solution to the composites market.
Gill highlights custom sensors expertise with industry flexibility
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingProduct offering encompasses specialist level sensing, condition monitoring, position sensors and engine control products for composites-based applications.
Measuring energy use to enable sustainable composites production
Ginger Gardiner | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞAirbus subsidiary CTC uses new technology to measure energy use in machine components and processes to optimize equipment, production lines and guide decisions for future composites.
U.K. academics head up flat fiber sensor research for composites
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingSix universities are in charge of developing flat fiber sensors, which will then be applied with industry partners, to determine their impact in monitoring composites manufacturing and more.
Next-gen composites manufacturing: Combining material, machine and mold cavity data with analytics
Ginger Gardiner | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞUsing 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.
HBK enhances sensor offerings with MicroStrain acquisition
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingMicroStrain designs and manufactures high-precision inertial and wireless sensing systems that cater to industries such as automation, mobility and unmanned vehicles.
University of Southampton develops miniaturized optical fiber condition monitoring technology
Grace Nehls | ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products FinishingA more compact, affordable strain interrogator, currently developed for FBG monitoring, may enable more widespread adoption of optical fiber sensing used in composite materials.