Automation

Automation

Eastman Machine, SAM|XL to advance pick-and-place integration with automated cutting

The technology partnership will test and develop smart manufacturing solutions for low-volume, high-variation manufacturing.

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Automation

Lockheed Martin, General Motors team up to further lunar exploration with autonomous moon rover design

The composite lunar rover concept will be well-equipped to travel farther distances for extended exploration and research capabilities.

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Automation

Airborne introduces automated pick-and-weld preforming system

The robust, flexible and versatile three-step system handles a range of dry fiber and thermoplastic composite material forms for high output, improved efficiency and reduced waste.

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Automation

New ownership poises Refitech for future growth

Refitech to invest more in machining composites, focus on automation and finishing and expand Refitech’s milling capacity.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine, Eastman Machine partnership enhances Industry 4.0 capabilities

Advanced material cutting machine manufacturer to offer customers increased process automation, streamlined production, process traceability and overall efficiency on the production floor.

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Aerospace

Teijin Tenax carbon fiber prepreg adopted for UltraFan aeroengine nacelle

Prepreg developed specifically for aircraft applications using high-performance and rapid-curing epoxy resin, with low-temp molding and automated processing capabilities.

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ATL/AFP

Electroimpact launches plug-and-play AFP system

Automation and automated fiber and tape placement specialist Electroimpact has introduced Scorpion, a new modular plug-and-play automated fiber placement (AFP) system designed for research and laboratory applications.

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Aerospace

EHang reveals long-range composite autonomous aerial vehicle

Further expanding its UAM services, the passenger-grade VT-30 is designed for zero-emissions intercity transportation up to a distance of 300 kilometers.

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Large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer aims to expand AM size limits

Italy-based Caracol has developed an extrusion-based, robot-mounted 3D printer to scale up printing capabilities for high-performance aerospace tooling and industrial parts.

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Automation

CompositeTechs to introduce Airborne portfolio to North American market

Digital composites automation equipment and services will be made available to accelerate composites adoption across a wider range of end markets.

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