Automation
Novel dry tape for liquid molded composites
MTorres seeks to enable next-gen aircraft and open new markets for composites with low-cost, high-permeability tapes and versatile, high-speed production lines.
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Fast-FlexMont2 project targets optimized, large-structure CFRP assembly
Advanced measuring and referencing methods, highly precise positioning technologies and continuous digital process control by Fraunhofer IFAM demonstrate automated rudder hinge assembly.
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CompoTech, RTI collaborate on composite mast, telescopic boom for mobile cranes, davits
Cost-competitive carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy crane design uses CompoTech’s automated composites processes, eliminating welding or heat treatment and producing 50-70% stiffer structures.
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Broetje-Automation works with Boeing Germany, consortium in “Shimless Assembly” project
Foundation for future aircraft programs aims for -75% manufacturing time, -25% cost via end-to-end digitization, tolerance compensation and force-controlled joining.
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Siemens Gamesa, Airborne collaborate on automation of wind turbine blades
Joint efforts combine years of expertise in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, composite processing and automation to scale up operations.
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Wisk unveils sixth-generation self-flying eVTOL
The carbon fiber four-seater’s autonomous flight with human oversight and simplified design sets out to meet and exceed rigorous commercial safety standards.
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EHang progresses with type certification of autonomous EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
EHang enters a more in-depth review phase for the EH216-S with the CAAC’s approval of the Project Specific Certification Plan.
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Swinburne, Sparc Technologies researchers to create graphene-enabled smart composites
Connected smart structures are being built that can be wirelessly monitored in real time for hard-to-detect defects, enabling safer, more reliable and cheaper air and space travel.
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Velocity Composites launches digital manufacturing cell to improve material efficiency
Industry 4.0 manufacturing cell is tailored to effectively and efficiently trace individual composite plies through the entire value stream.
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Automated filament winding system increases throughput, reduces manual labor for pressurized well tank production
For its new line of composite well water tanks, Amtrol worked with Roth Composite Machinery on an automated process for faster, more easily tracked production.
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