Automation
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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Teijin Ltd. Tenax carbon fiber qualified for Airbus A320neo
Tenax dry reinforcements non-crimp fabrics and braided fibers will form the skins and stiffeners via automated RTM.
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Quickstep Technology selects JETCAM and CrossTrack for nesting and material tracking
In its final stages of JETCAM testing, Quickstep maintains its future expansion plans for Industry 4.0 functionality and a paperless factory.
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TPRC investigates AFP in-situ consolidation alternative
The two-step process involves deposition of thermoplastic prepreg via AFP, followed by vacuum-bag-only (VBO). Research has already been completed in the qualitative stage.
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Siemens AG, SAP accelerate digital transformation with partnership
Integration of software solutions across PLM, ERP, asset management and supply chain will drive digital transformation across enterprises.
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Kane Robotics introduces low-cost automation for composite bond preparation
Collaborative robots use algorithm-based quality inspection systems to automate assembly and finishing processes for composite aerospace structures.
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DrapeCube offers cost-effective preforming process for FRP textile production
The DrapeCube offers a cost-effective design for the production of fiber preforms from textile semi-finished products.
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Autonomous agricultural robot supported by composite components
3D-printed carbon fiber-filled composite components enable a robotic weeding system prototype intended to replace use of chemical herbicides.
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Fortify launches Flux One 3D printer for fiber-reinforced polymers
Flux One achieves new material properties and improved functionality with a continuous kinetic mixing (CKM) module and Fluxprint magnetic alignment to manage fiber orientation.
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