Automation
Valuable data: From travelers to the as-built digital twin
Taking advantage of the electronic record proves to be of significant value to composite fabricator’s record-keeping process.
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Orbital Composites, ORNL collaborate to advance robotic polymer and composite AM
The research will focus on the development of a commercially-ready system capable of robotic overprinting on pre-manufactured non-planar surfaces, with multi-material polymers and continuous fiber.
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EV battery enclosure inspires material, process innovations
High unit volume and low weight requirements for electric bus battery enclosures fueled development of TRB Lightweight Structures’ specialized epoxy system and automated composites production line.
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Next-generation automation for high-performance composites fabrication
Cevotec’s Fiber Patch Placement technology uses robot-based systems to automate material layup for complex composite parts and structures, saving 20-60% in production time and costs.
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Teton launches Smart Slice simulation 3D printing tool
The software automatically optimizes slicing parameters for 3D printers, reduces print iterations and provides near instant feedback on the viability of a user’s project.
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BBG presents self-closing HP-RTM molds for CFRP compact hydrogen tank production
The autonomous concept, sufficient for series production, enables lower investment costs. Up to 15 cylinders can be produced simultaneously per operation.
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Pipistrel accepts orders for Nuuva series eVTOL aircraft
The Nuuva V300 is a long-range autonomous eVTOL UAV for logistics and aerial cargo delivery. It is considered more economical, safe and reliable compared to conventional helicopters.
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Addcomposites and Effman partner to provide AFP cells for SMEs
Aim is affordable, enclosed composites manufacturing cells for many different processes (AFP, grinding, buffing, sanding, drilling) in North American market.
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All-composite EV wheel moves to next development phase
U.K. consortium partners’ ACRIM II project aims to develop a low-cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric vehicle applications.
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Hexagon vision inspection eliminates manual inspection process
According to AMRC’s case study, Hexagon’s composite inspection technology uses 3D modeling to scan and map fiber orientation data, generating a 3D profile of the part being inspected.
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