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Carbon fiber manufacturer 4M Carbon Fiber (Knoxville, Tenn., U.S.) has executed a letter of intent (LOI) with  (Aachen, Germany), a company of AI-driven fiber monitoring systems. This strategic collaboration aims to integrate AI technology into 4M’s plasma oxidation manufacturing process to achieve new levels of precision, efficiency and quality control in the company’s carbon fiber production.

The agreement outlines steps to develop an AI/machine learning (ML) monitor and control system for 4M’s plasma oxidation technology. These efforts will incorporate real-time fiber monitoring and intelligent reporting. 4M will have exclusive use of the resulting hardware and software AI system for plasma oxidation.

“This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize carbon fiber manufacturing,” said Truman Bonds, CTO of 4M Carbon Fiber. “By harnessing the power of AI, we can push the boundaries of efficiency, quality and scalability in plasma oxidation, ultimately making high-performance carbon fiber more accessible and cost-effective.”

Pending successful development and implementation, 4M anticipates incorporating Carboscreen’s AI monitoring systems into its plasma oxidation ovens as a value-added option for customers. 

The partnership is subject to further development milestones and definitive agreements. Both companies are committed to advancing these initiatives with best efforts, ensuring a seamless integration of AI-driven automation into the carbon fiber manufacturing ecosystem.