Automation
Axillium to support, manage U.K.’s ASCEND program
Innovation management partner Axillium explains its role in development of the Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development (ASCEND) program launched in the U.K. in March 2021.
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Increasing demand for composite driveshafts leads to automated production
California-based fabricator ACPT Inc. worked with machine suppliers to build an innovative semi-automated production line featuring an automated filament winder.
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Rapid Robotics earns additional $12 million in Series A funding
Rapid Robotics to product more than 50 million parts, including RMO all-in-one robotics solution to perform common machine operating tasks like injection molding and pick-and-place.
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SAMPE calls for presentations for 2022 innovation forum
The SAMPE Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum will be held in early 2022 and focus on automation, high-rate manufacturing and certification.
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WSU-NIAR adds automated TP welding and tape-slitting capabilities to ATLAS facility
Systems to aid in welding process developments for the joining of composite structures via fusion bonding, and support AFP demands.
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Teijin, Applied EV develop energy-efficient autonomous LS-EV for future mobility
The autonomous low-speed electric vehicle (LS-EV) incorporates Teijin Ltd.’s resins and fabrics and Applied EV’s mobility vehicle platform technology.
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Bell starts operations at new Manufacturing Technology Center
Composites and metals manufacturing, automation, additive manufacturing and metrology will be undergirded by digital connectivity and digital twin to support affordable production of future vertical lift aircraft.
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Wisk to launch trial to advance autonomous passenger transport for UAM
Transport Trial to safely evaluate, test and demonstrate the integration of unmanned aircraft into existing airspace, supports New Zealand Government’s AITP.
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Single-step prepreg slitting and rewinding unit to advance NIAR ATLAS aviation research
Mikrosam, in collaboration with Composite Automation, delivers this custom-made machine, which offers slit flexibility, in-process inspection system and performs quality control on the fly.
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Royal Engineered Composites named Innovation Business of the Year
The NBDC-based award was given based on the company’s goal to develop more efficient manufacturing processes, reduce scrap, labor and improve supply chain via robotic and AI technologies.
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