Automation
JEC World 2020 preview: Aligned Vision
Aligned Vision is demonstrating how its BUILDGUIDE process control suite advances the digital factory with paperless layup and non-layup guidance, plus automatic inspection and documentation.
Read MoreForward Engineering expands with North American branch
The Germany-based automotive composites engineering and consulting firm cites electrification and automation as drivers of growth in the North American market.
Read MoreInstitute for Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University to build "Smart Factory"
The Plastics Innovation Centre 4.0 is expected to open by 2022, and will be a completely interconnected, 4,205-square-meter R&D environment.
Read MoreCompression RTM for production of future aerostructures
Automated preforming and 5-min resin infiltration show a way forward for lower-cost CFRP primary structures.
Read MoreCevotec, Fuji sign exclusive sales partnership for Japan and Thai markets
Japan-based Fuji Industries has exclusive rights to sell Cevotec products in the region, including Fiber Patch Placement composites automation technology.
Read MoreCFRP preform technology is fast, flexible, efficient
Porsche racecar is first to sport part-via-preform technology.
Read MorePlug-and-produce AFP system installed in one day and debuts at composites automation center
Addcomposites completes installations of its AFP-XS toolhead at KUKA Finland and SAM|XL in Netherlands.
WatchBoeing, Kitty Hawk formalize joint venture for eVTOL development
Wisk will combine Kitty Hawk’s eVTOL expertise with Boeing’s aerospace supply chain and manufacturing expertise to develop and commercialize Cora, an autonomous eVTOL air taxi.
Read MoreCTC, an Airbus company, deploys Plataine AI-based solution to industrialize lightweight structures
3D-Hub demonstrates new production possibilities and will transfer knowledge to Airbus production sites and suppliers.
Read MoreAirborne UK joins the National Composites Centre as Tier 2 member
The companies plan to work together on automation and collaborative digital projects, with the goal of reducing the cost of manufacturing composite structures at rate.
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