Digitization
New AMRC facility, Boeing program boosts aerocomposites innovation
An £80 million investment contributes to a novel R&D facility in South Yorkshire, U.K., with Boeing as its first major research partner, to support and de-risk new composites and digital technologies and processes for the production of future aerospace components.
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3D-printed CFRP tools for serial production of composite landing flaps
GKN Aerospace Munich and CEAD develop printed tooling with short and continuous fiber that reduces cost and increases sustainability for composites production.
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Fraunhofer IFAM advances automation, robotics development for large composite structures
New developments in automated or semi-automated manufacturing solutions through MFFD, CoMMaNds 2, FastFlexMont 2, Tempo and UniFix projects to achieve sustainable, efficient composite part production.
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Plant tour: Middle River Aerostructure Systems, Baltimore, Md., U.S.
The historic Martin Aircraft factory is advancing digitized automation for more sustainable production of composite aerostructures.
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Plataine, NIAR ATLAS partner to promote aerospace innovation, digitalization
Researchers at NIAR ATLAS will examine how Plataine’s technology can help manufacturers and advanced composite material vendors drive further digital transformation while undertaking industry challenges.
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Toray establishes new research facility fostering sustainable manufacturing innovation
Nagoya-based facility will be a hub for customer and academia collaboration and global R&D to accelerate Toray’s green transformation and explore advanced materials for myriad advanced mobility applications.
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Autoneum future-proofs GFRTP production with Evoris digitalization platform
Extensive plant modernization includes new automation and digitalization solutions procured from Dieffenbacher.
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Sumika, Hexagon digitize sustainable compounds, enable 60% carbon reduction for new vehicles
Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.
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National Composites Centre joins new digital series to explore advances in sustainable materials
“Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero” campaign highlights critical role of composites in a net-zero future.
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Boeing to open Japan research center, expand sustainability partnerships
Boeing Research and Technology Center to focus on sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites.
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