Automation
Large-format 3D printing enables toolless, rapid production for AUVs
Dive Technologies started by 3D printing prototypes of its composite autonomous underwater vehicles, but AM became the solution for customizable, toolless production.
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Aerones unveils modular robot for Level 1-3 wind turbine maintenance, repair
Resilient, full-service system can perform a variety of tasks five times faster and more safely than human technicians, while proactively addressing extreme erosion progression.
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Siemens, Deloitte demonstrate Industry 4.0 innovation at The Smart Factory @ Wichita
New dedicated space enables companies to experience the future of smart manufacturing and the power of digitalization using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
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Babyark launches smart, composites-intensive car seat
Impact-absorbing car seat approaches safety holistically with carbon fiber and D3O materials and embedded sensors for real-time monitoring.
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Natilus partners with Janicki for blended wing autonomous aircraft
The Tier 1 supplier will design, fabricate and provide quality assurance of primary composite structures for the Natilus N3.8T prototype, to be used for air freight transport.
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New Vestas business provides automated blade leading edge maintenance solution
BladeRobots is a standalone business developing a wireless, automated robot that can reportedly provide maintenance up to four times faster than traditional methods.
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Eastman Machine automated cutting equipment increases HanseYacht efficiencies by 85%
Since implementation of its first conveyorized cutting system, the recreational boatbuilder regularly seeks ways to improve its composite material handling processes.
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ITA graduate develops AI-supported monitoring system to detect damaged carbon fiber
Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt wins a Young Talent Award from VDMA for his Bachelor’s thesis that used machine learning to recognize various fiber defects with up to 99% accuracy during thermal stabilization.
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Loop Technology becomes a member of AMRC
The industrial automation technology specialist joins as a Tier 2 member at the AMRC to pursue advanced automation projects that will further cultivate U.K. productivity.
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Virtek/Plataine: Integrating laser projection systems with AI-based cloud software
Sean Francoz, Director of Product Management at ViRTEK and Avner Ben-Bassat, President & CEO of Plataine discuss their partnership centered around automated laser projection solutions and AI-based cloud software. Their partnership hopes to improve on-time delivery as well as quality control for aerospace manufacturers.
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