Automation

Expleo extends engineered services agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

The global engineering, technology and consulting service provider leverages expertise in composites, stress and design and advanced automation and AI to shape novel emerging aerospace technologies.

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Automation

Addcomposites AFPnext program grows digital automation capabilities for composites manufacturing

AFPnext aims to increase access to advanced composites manufacturing by eliminating key risks to manufacturers.

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Cutting/Kitting

Modular cutting and stacking system advances flexible, fully automated operations

Integration of next-gen cutting and stacking systems into production lines brings new level of efficiency, quality control.

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Composites 4.0

Airborne participates in three technology development projects for new mobility solutions

Airborne will develop new digital and automated composites manufacturing technologies to advance maturation of UAM, civil aviation and automotive projects.

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Carbon Fibers

Autonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials

Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.

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Marine

Candela secures €24 million investment to scale production of foiling vessels

Hydrofoiling electric boat maker expects to triple R&D, invest in production automation and scale up production of electric boats, which comprise carbon fiber foils.

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Wind/Energy

Orbital Composites installs robotic manufacturing system at NREL for wind turbine blade research

Customized, automated platform expands NREL’s capabilities for researching blade-finishing technologies and serves as Orbital’s sounding board for applicable composites solutions in aerospace, space and infrastructure.

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Automation

Swoop Aero expands eVTOL aircraft integration with UAVaid 

Swoop Aero’s autonomous eVTOL aircraft will be integrated into UAVaid's mixed-fleet drone offering in Sierra Leone and complement UAVaid’s long-range fixed-wing Hansard drones.

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CEAD qualifies Airtech Dalhtram resins for use on all AM Flexbot platforms

Combination of the robot-based system with Airtech’s extensive resin line will enhance composites AM production and performance flexibility across multiple industries.

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Composites 4.0

The NCC offers SMEs opportunities to develop digital capabilities

Free Digital Factory learning modules are to cover data engineering, digital technologies and Industry 4.0 to enhance general digital skills.

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microwire technology for composites