Automation
Composites mold manufacturer, BBG, is finalist for Germany’s best toolmaker 2020
Smart molds for Industry 4.0 applications key to its recognition in “Excellence in Production” competition.
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Rapid Robotics launches ready-to-work robotic machine operator
“Out of the box,” the Rapid Machine Operator — which automates common machine tasks for a variety of industries — can be up and running in hours, no systems integration required.
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M-Technologie rebrands as SA France S.A.S
The Broetje-Automation Group subsidiary rebranding is a strategic approach to better leverage the Group’s aerospace know-how for the European market.
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NASA, Wisk partnership accelerates UAM capabilities
The partnership will initially address critical National Campaign safety scenarios, and create a framework for autonomous passenger flight on a national level.
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Manuel Torres, founder and president of MTorres, dies at 82
A visionary, and entrepreneur, Manuel Torres still lives on in his founded company, which has become the focal point of research, development and innovation for high-complexity solutions in industrial process automation.
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Concordia University leverages Swiftcomp VABS software
The university is using AnalySwift’s simulation software as part of the company’s Academic Partner Program to research composite tubes, particularly those used in helicopter landing gear.
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Plataine launches free trial package for Composites Freezer Management software
Composites fabricators can now gain better control and visibility into freezer inventory and monitoring shelf-life. With the free trial, advanced manufacturers will be able to experience the Smart Factory with no upfront cost and zero disruption to production.
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Firefly Aerospace to automate composite rocket production with Ingersoll AFP machine
The company plans to transition manufacture of its Alpha and Beta all-composite launch vehicles to automated fiber placement starting in 2021.
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Episode 33: Ethan Escowitz, Arris Composites
CW Talks checks in with Ethan Escowitz, co-founder and CEO of Arris Composites, to learn about the Additive Molding technology his company has developed.
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Automated aerocomposites production: Liquid molding or welded thermoplastic?
Two materials and process approaches are demonstrated for CFRP bulkhead production.
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