Design & Tooling

CactuX in-situ BOX simulates real-life conditions of composite samples during CT analysis

The autonomous in-situ BOX combines the environment temperature control function and power supply function, enabling new possibilities for material and internal structure research.

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Composites 4.0

FACC optimizes inspection processes through augmented reality

Cooperation with students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria leads to successful use of AR, increasing the efficiency of components testing.

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AIMM Center for advanced composites NDT opens in Ogden, Utah

Attendees from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Hill AFB, 47G and others joined CICNDT and Omni NDE to demonstrate the latest in robotic CT, RT, shearography, thermography, laser UT and metrology.

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Bold Laser Automation presents certified calibration gauge line

Noncontact calibration thickness gauges are engineered to ensure composites manufacturers can maintain tight control over product thickness and material uniformity.

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Artist Studio software update streamlines FPP design, programming

Cevotec releases enhancement for the design, robot programming and system performance of its composites software, helping users work more efficiently with fiber patch placement.

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Automation

Laser cleaning in composites manufacturing

Laser cleaning technologies for cleaning production molds for composites offer alternatives to harsher, less-friendly methods with features like automation and higher power cleaning.

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Resins

Generative Orthoses project to reshape orthopedic care

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, one of the winners of the WORTH Partnership Project II, have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, Windform GT fiberglass materials and PBF.

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PAIramid project drives digital approach to streamline composite aerostructures development, deployment

Multidisciplinary global team will leverage Al and data-driven simulations to make the aerostructure design, development and certification process faster, less costly and more reliable.

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Trends

Polaron AI materials design tool wins inaugural Manchester Prize 

Generative AI model is capable of exploring thousands of material designs in under a day, providing an opportunity to more rapidly characterize and design advanced materials including alloys, composites and catalysts. 

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Aerospace

Embraer conducts composite structural wing testing for PDNT

New technologies demonstration platform (PDNT), validating innovative processes, methodologies and new materials, exceeded more than 200% of expected progressive load limit.

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