Automation

Automation

Middle River Aerostructure Systems deploys Plataine AI-based optimization software

Material management, nesting and cutting are now digitally integrated and managed automatically in MRAS facility for complete, streamlined production processes.

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Automation

Airborne automated, digital manufacturing projects backed by €16 million in EIB financing 

Airborne is involved in several projects with global partners to develop and commercialize new composites automation opportunities in electric mobility, New Space, aerospace and hydrogen markets.

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Automation

Magnum Venus Products expands international distribution network

Addition of Norwegian distributor, Hans Claussen AS will provide industrial equipment for open, closed molding processes, adhesive applications and automation solutions.

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Defense

Automated, continuous processes for high-volume automotive and defense components

Thunder Composite Technologies uses its automated pultrusion, RTM and other processes to produce custom-engineered composite parts for automotive and land defense vehicles.

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Automation

Hitachi Power Solutions combines AI, drones to enhance wind turbine blade maintenance services

Blade Total Service follows maintenance service guidelines to ensure greater safety and security at wind power facilities when inspecting blades for repair.

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Defense

Lifting arm concept and automated repair training to propel portable repair system

Looking to commercialize its Portable Scarfing/Composite Repair System concept, AGFM and partners offer specialized training, lifting and inspection systems.

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Defense

Anduril Industries acquires AUV startup Dive Technologies

Dive builds autonomous underwater systems using large-format additive manufacturing and composite materials for commerial and defense-based undersea exploration.

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Automation

CAS DataLoggers features automated data collection geared toward composites manufacturing facilities

Unlike manual recordkeeping, the dataTaker DT85, using a wide variety of sensors, ensures accurate, error-free data collection in person or remotely and complete traceability.

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Carbon Fibers

Natilus blended wing freighter secures first order

Large autonomous cargo drone freighter, Natilus N3.8T, comprises a carbon fiber airframe, offers 60% more cargo volume than same-weight aircraft and reduced cost and emissions by 50%.

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SHM

Firefly Inspect drone outfitted with infrared vision and AI to transform wind turbine, aircraft inspection

Drone technology combined with active thermography reported to offers faster, cheaper and more in-depth inspection of composites used in wind turbine blades and aircraft wings.

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