Automation
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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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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Fill ACCUBOT combines extrusion with continuous fiber additive capabilities
The system’s additive capability, augmented by subtraction via integrated robotic milling creates the potential for the production of cost-effective, high-performance and multifunctional composite components.
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WEAV3D awarded NSF funding to further develop next-generation composite forming machine
Two-year award will fund design, fabrication and testing of composite machine, which addresses high part cost and low production throughput in composite manufacturing.
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Episode 38: Alan Hiken, Kane Robotics
Alan Hiken, COO of Kane Robotics, talks about historic, current and future composites use in aircraft fuselage structures and the role of automation in next-gen manufacturing environments.
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NCC unveils AFP/ATL dual system for large, complex structures
The hybrid cell, created in partnership with Electroimpact, can be used individually or together for automated composite manufacturing at a medium- to large-scale level.
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Wickert multifunctional gripper improves automated workpiece handling
Set-up free gripper handles multilayer-stacked components uses cameras, image processing and an integrated position sensor system for uninterrupted handling, automation and machining operations.
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NWCC, Cygnet Texkimp collaboration to advance data on winding capability for composite parts
Research project to demonstrate damage tolerance and impact resistance of composite parts manufactured with new multi-axis winder and 3D winding technologies for further development and commercialization.
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Hexagon, Authentise end-to-end software platform streamlines AM workflow
Solution integrates shop floor data with data intelligence to orchestrate consistent quality through concept to part for AM industrialization.
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