Automation
Light & Strong deploys Plataine Shelf-Life Manager for optimized, automated inventory management
AI-based software fully digitizes composite material monitoring in real-time from factory to freezer, and analyzes opportunities to use material remnants for reduced waste.
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Fill ACCUBOT spurs GKN Aerospace composite aircraft parts inspection
Flexible and precise multimodal robot system conducts quicker inspection processes, reducing GKN’s geometrical inspections from 11 hours to half an hour.
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Robotic injection molding for functionalized composites
Anybrid enables compact, flexible hybrid injection molding/overmolding for smaller series and larger components.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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