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How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing

Plataine

With a rising skills gap and an emphasis on attending university over learning a trade, the manufacturing labor shortage is not a new problem. Suppliers are facing the same labor shortages as manufacturers. The post How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing appeared first on Plataine.

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Plataine Unveils New Capabilities to Help Aerospace Composite Manufacturers Achieve Increased Production Rates

Plataine

Waltham, MA, January 19th, 2023 – Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based manufacturing optimization solutions, has released a new version of its FabricOptimizer offering to address the supply chain and workforce challenges Aerospace manufacturers face today.

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New Aerospace Standard Composites Factory Operational in Morocco  

MEM

Advanced Engineering Show announcement: New Aerospace Standard Composites Factory Operational in Morocco Rockwood Composites, the ‘out-of-autoclave’ composite components manufacturer, today (1 November 2023) announced that its 21,000ft 2 factory in Morocco is now operational.

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Sponsored: 3D Printing Composites for Aerospace

E&T

Download free whitepaper 3D printing has been on the rise amongst aerospace manufacturers. Download our new eBook to learn how the aerospace industry uses AM, what the industry needs from 3D printing solutions, how today’s AM technologies address these needs, innovative applications and case studies, and more.

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UK’s four largest robots heading to new aerospace innovation facility in Sheffield

E&T

Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology will take delivery of seven FANUC robots, including four of the largest industrial robots ever ordered in the UK, as part of a new aerospace project looking to solve composites manufacturing challenges.

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Harwood Custom Composites names new CEO

Canadian Manufacturing

We’ve spent the better part of twenty years building a fantastic team of professionals who love what we get to do every day,” said Jon Harwood, Founder and Owner of Harwood Custom Composites. “We

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Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Optimization Trends in the Aerospace Composites Sector for 2023

Plataine

implementations are focused on helping manufacturers meet the growing demand, increase productivity, and overcome supply chain challenges, all while dealing with workforce shortages. trends we forecast to be in the spotlight for the Aerospace composites industry in 2023: The post Industry 4.0 Today, Industry 4.0