Automation in Composites
AES explores robot vs. gantry for large-format additive manufacturing
Additive Engineering Solutions, specialist at 3D printing very large parts and tools on gantry machines, now also uses a robot for large-format AM. Here is how the robot compares.
Peter Zelinski
Former Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
Custom-built composites technologies align material, geometry and manufacturing strategies
CAMX 2025: Persico Group is a technology partner providing a variety of processing platforms catering to everything from prototyping to full-scale production.
Read MoreFilament winding is backed by customized automation tech
CAMX 2025: Composites machine manufacturer Roth presents itself together with technology partner Weiss Technik, offering filament winders, specialized software concepts and customer support.
Read MoreFraunhofer IFAM MTC closes gap between industrial robots, machine tools
Machine tool robot (MTC) features improved milling kinematics that enable versatile, efficient and high-precision machining of composites and hard metals with a manufacturing tolerance of up to 0.1 millimeter.
Read MoreCobot enables CAD-free materials inspection path planning
CAMX 2025: Rooted in simplifying complexity, LoneStar NDE Innovations’ Orion inspection tool is made to be rapidly deployable and intuitive, overcoming traditional inspection processes.
Read MoreFiber Dynamics, Fill GmbH partner to expand U.S. aerocomposites
The collaboration, supported by NIAR, will boost domestic production capabilities and global competitiveness.
Read MoreAutomated composites processing systems facilitate customization, productivity
CAMX 2025: Mikrosam’s filament winding, prepreg slitting and rewinding, towpreg, AFP/ATL and flexible double-belt press prepreg equipment meet precision and quality demands.
Read MoreIncreased molding productivity via additive manufacturing
Companies in multiple segments turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.
Peggy Malnati
MMT, Contributing Writer, MoldMaking Technology
Comau, Roboze initiative democratizes on-demand 3D printing
The Italian companies leverage expertise in robotics, 3D printing, and composite and polymer materials to enable innovation, agility and sustainability, opening new customer and market segments.
Read MoreAutonomous agents optimize decision flows in aerospace, composites production
CAMX 2025: With manufacturers face labor shortages, increasing product complexity and pressure to operate sustainably, Plataine’s AI Agents provide the agility and intelligence needed for real-time decision-making.
Read MoreFlyber launches U.K. composites manufacturing site for advanced mobility applications
The startup’s design automation and composite material layup and curing technologies target lightweighting for aerospace, UAVs, eVTOL and high-performance mobility platforms.
Read MoreLaser cleaning in composites manufacturing
Laser cleaning technologies for cleaning production molds for composites offer alternatives to harsher, less-friendly methods with features like automation and higher power cleaning.
Read MoreTAVieDA project team cuts aircraft door production time using thermoplastic composites, welding
Fraunhofer groups, Trelleborg and Airbus develop modular, fully automated assembly system concept to replace metals and time-consuming assembly that shows potential for scalability.
Read MoreCartken autonomous robot facilitates indoor, outdoor material handling
Cartken Hauler provides efficiency and flexibility in industrial and on-site material transportation settings through its all-terrain mobility, high payload capacity and rapid deployment.
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Modular, robotic cells enable high-rate RTM using any material format
Airborne’s automated ply placement systems at Airbus, GKN Aerospace and Teijin Automotive Technologies aim to maximize flexibility and intelligent automation.
Stewart Mitchell
Contributing Writer
JEC World 2025 highlights: Trends in aerospace, new space and defense
CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses trends in aerospace on display at JEC World — as the composites industry awaits a new single aisle aircraft program, the industry puts continued focus on new space, defense, UAM.
Read MoreZeroAvia is awarded U.S. Air Force grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft
ZeroAvia will analyze the potential for developing and delivering an autonomous aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion for reduced engine noise and low thermal signature.
Read MoreUDRI opens RAAM lab to advance robotic femtosecond laser
RoboCLASP, an athermal ablation system initiated for preparing composites for bonded assembly, is being roboticized to advance U.S. Air Force needs.
Read MoreTechnology center demonstrates comprehensive aerocomposite manufacturing initiatives
JEC World 2025: Ideko illustrates its expertise in process and product monitoring equipment, from featuring first results of the HERFUSE project to displaying continuously evolving technologies.
Read MoreSpin-off shares expertise in filament winding software, robotics
JEC World 2025: With two decades of experience, Taniq aims to strengthen its position as a go-to-expert in robotic filament winding, feature its developed winding systems and TaniqWind Pro software.
Read MoreFilament winding, tape wrapping equipment focus on reliability, quality
JEC World 2025: Engineering Technology Corp. (ETC) is exhibiting everything from its filament winders portfolio to a new winder control system, emphasizing range, adapatability and high production quality.
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Manufacturing the MFFD thermoplastic composite fuselage
Demonstrator’s upper, lower shells and assembly prove materials and new processes for lighter, cheaper and more sustainable high-rate future aircraft.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ
End-to-end automation system progresses composite material deposition capabilities
JEC World 2025: Loop Technology, a JEC Composites Innovation Award winner, will showcase how its FibreLine system advances the speed and accuracy of composite preforming.
Read MoreVIDEO: Robots enable nine-axis machining of composites
Machine Tool Camp displayed its hybrid machining center at CAMX, featuring nine-axis machining capability enabled by robotics.
Read MoreMcClarin Composites partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate high-speed RTM
Multimillion-dollar investment to drive next-gen automated RTM technology will open new applications and markets for composites OEMs.
Read MoreSAM 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.
Read MoreRoMaNi 2 project enhances industrial robot flexibility for composites, metals machining
Newly developed milling kinematics on a linear axis enables versatile and efficient machining with up to 0.1-millimeter production tolerance.
Read MoreZünd, Loop Technology partner on FibreLine preforming system
Pairing Loop Technology’s automation with Zünd digital cutters provides faster cutting, less stray fibers, higher ply accuracy and more precise preforms for composite aerostructure manufacturing.
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