Plastics Today

AUGUST 24, 2024

This transformative shift is exemplified by Rocket Lab's recent installation of a groundbreaking automated fiber placement machine.

Composites 111

Composites Manufacturing Automation 111

Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 28, 2025

Advanced materials like titanium and composites are widely used in aerospace manufacturing. Ceratizit has introduced advanced tooling solutions to enhance machining efficiency and tool life for aerospace materials like titanium and composites, which are notoriously difficult to machine. How is Ceratizit integrating Industry 4.0

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Composites 52

Robotics Automation News

MARCH 4, 2025

Spanish technology centre Ideko says it is pushing the boundaries of innovation to enhance competitiveness and optimize the aerospace industrys value chain. Its commitment to progress will be on full display at the upcoming edition of the JEC World international trade fair, held in Paris from March 4 to 6. As a leading showcase for […]

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Composites Value chain Manufacturing 52

Plataine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post Webinar: Digitizing and Automating Composites Production appeared first on Plataine.

Composites 52

Composites Automation Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 5, 2023

Mining research organisation Mining3 and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) have partnered to develop a novel carbon fibre composite rock bolt through support from the Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program (ACARP). Mining3’s carbon fibre composite rock bolts are the result of patented design innovation.

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Automation Robotics 52

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

EZeeBrass features an optimized composition of 58% copper, 41% zinc and 0.4% Its chipbreaking properties, achieved through the addition of magnesium, provide short, easily broken chips at high cutting speeds, making it well suited for automated machining processes.

Composites 52

Composites Sourcing Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

120mm sleepers, up to nine meters long / Image: Sunset Sleepers Since being nominated in the 2023 Endeavour Awards for their excellence in growth, we check-in with concrete sleeper manufacturer, Sunset Sleepers, to find out more about their plans to automate production. The company is now on a mission to improve across all fronts.

Automation 98

Automation Manufacturing Function Composites 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 7, 2022

Queensland composite panel supplier Link Composites uses Combilift forklifts to provide a safer, space-saving materials handling process at its new factory on the Sunshine Coast. Link Composites is one of Australia’s leading advanced composite materials and systems suppliers. The CB3000 handles the composite panels.

Composites 98

Composites Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2025

Circular materials , smart automation, and AI-driven innovation are not just enhancing efficiency, they are rewriting the rules of competition. Applications such as composite pressure vessels, reinforced structural components, and AI-assisted material simulations are unlocking new opportunities.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Composites 3D printing Compliance 52

Metrology

JULY 16, 2023

COMPASS will push the boundaries of existing science and technology, enabling automation of layup of large-scale composite components to move beyond existing capabilities. The post COMPASS Facility Investment To Solve Future Composite Manufacturing Challenges appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Automation 52

MEM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

CGTech, the developer of VERICUT verification, simulation and optimisation software, is announcing an exciting reseller agreement with Bristol-based iCOMAT, pioneer of the first-ever defect-free tape-steering process for composite component production. Together, we can push new frontiers in automated composite part manufacturing.”

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive 52

AU Manufacturing

JULY 2, 2023

The University of Southern Queensland has ventured into a partnership with Mining3 , a leading mining research organisation in Australia, to develop a next-generation carbon fibre composite rock bolt. The post UniSQ, Mining3 to develop novel composite rock bolt for mining, tunnelling engineering appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

Composites 52

Composites Automation Robotics Robotics 52

Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 1, 2023

By Mark Fairchild Robot arms are finding their way into a wide variety of applications because of their precision, strength, and versatility. Robotic milling systems have become more common in recent years and have several advantages over traditional machine tools for certain applications.

Composites 111

Composites Robotics Robotics 111

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Without the ability to interact with automated systems or interpret machine data, employees risk being left behind. The rise of advanced materials such as superalloys and composites presents unique challenges, prompting the development of cutting tools capable of handling extreme conditions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

i4.0 today

MAY 12, 2025

Walker Reynolds, a leading voice in manufacturing automation, will explore how unified data strategies can unlock operational agility and drive real, lasting change. This years summit features two prominent keynote speakers: Walker Reynolds , President and Solutions Architect at 4.0 As a result, our customers are Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Composites 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers are now exploring a new use of the technology focused on composite materials thanks to a new Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics (iLAuNCH) Trailblazer project.

Composites 105

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing Automation 105

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Massivit 10000-G offers the full range of composite manufacturing applications available on the Massivit 10000 plus a new feature providing access to Massivit 3D’s set of Dimengel photopolymer. Our aim is to facilitate far more efficient processes using industrial-grade materials to maximize the true potential of composite materials.”.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Manufacturing Prototype  52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

Through the execution of its first-ever project, the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) could unveil a new cost-effective solution for protecting launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023.

Composites 98

Composites Consumer Goods Automation Manufacturing 98

Plataine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A major part of this mission includes implementing new technologies to automate repetitive tasks and optimize production processes (resulting in increased quality, minimized rework, reduced material waste, increased throughput, and optimized production planning based on accurate demand forecasting). These are the main Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Composites Aerospace 52

Plataine

MAY 18, 2022

Waltham, MA, May 19th, 2022 – Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based manufacturing optimization solutions, has extended its cloud-based automated Digital Thread technology, to help manufacturers working with composite materials, mitigate current global supply chain challenges and improve on time delivery.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Composites Manufacturing Automation 52

Plataine

AUGUST 9, 2022

Under pressure from global material and workforce shortages, the rising prices of raw materials, and the growth in demand, Aerospace composites factories today acknowledge the need for digital acceleration. What do hyper automation and industry 4.0 What do hyper automation and industry 4.0

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 1, 2025

Advanced Composites : Fiber-reinforced resins and eco-friendly cores lighten the overall structure, enabling greater efficiency and easier maintenance. Smart Manufacturing : Automation and robotics streamline blade production, driving faster turnaround and consistent quality.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Smart manufacturing Compliance 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The collaboration will see Dassault Systèmes and MEMKO provide virtual twin workflows for composite components in Australia’s plan to embark on the manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft. The post Boosting Australia’s space manufacturing capabilities appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Composites 105

Composites Manufacturing Aerospace Value chain 105

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. “Manufacturers want to buy proven solutions, not automation projects. Developing standard machines that they can try before they buy proved to be the right approach to getting SMEs to adopt new automation technology.” Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc.

Manufacturing 128

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Automation 128

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 9, 2023

Adelaide-based manufacturer Novafast hosted the BAE System Australia’s Global Access Program (GAP) team to showcase unique composite solutions that support delivery of the Hunter Class Frigate program.

Composites 95

Composites Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 95

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 15, 2025

Functional gear testing, also known as total radial composite deviation, looks at the total effect of gear errors. This change reflects the total composite gear action caused by improper gear profile, tooth thickness variations, gear runout or pitch errors.

Automation 52

Automation Composites Form Function 52

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2024

With Waste Robotics, the Greyparrot Analyzer is at work characterizing material streams and identifying the most impactful opportunities for automated robotic sorting. Still, despite these challenges, MRFs may be hesitant to try automation because of the sheer variability in their facilities.

Robotics 76

Robotics Robotics Composites Process control 76

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This scanner features a built-in photogrammetry system, intelligent edge detection, and contact probing capabilities Automated Precision Inc. API), a leader in advanced metrology solutions, announces the launch of two new innovative products: the iScanMagic Composite 3D Scanner and the iScanLite 3D Blue Laser Line Scanner.

Automation 52

Automation Composites Fit 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Emerging Technologies: Innovations such as AI-driven automation and 3D printing transforming production processes. Growth Opportunity : 6D printing enables the creation of highly adaptable components using ceramics, polymers, metal alloys, and composites, offering unprecedented design flexibility. Industry 5.0: and drive innovation?

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Automotive 3D printing Manufacturing 59

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

Automated T-shirt assembly system Apparel manufacturing is an industry ripe for automation, making it a strategic focus for the ARM Institute. Robotics and automation could be key to re-shoring apparel manufacturing , which could create more U.S. and the project team includes Manufacturing Automation Systems ( MAS ) and OSU.

Apparel 120

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 120

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Applications include gluing and sealing in consumer electronics production, laser welding of car parts, composite material layers in aerospace manufacturing, and precision laser cutting in metals fabrication processes. ” The Ultra Accuracy’s path accuracy of 0.03

Aerospace 52

Aerospace 3D printing Electronics Automotive 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 12, 2023

While manual support removal is still the status quo for many applications of metal AM, this article will address the transition to automated support removal (and finishing) solutions and consider the advantages and disadvantages of using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems versus the versatility and reliability of robots.

Robotics 82

Robotics Robotics Automation Additive manufacturing 82

Manufacturing Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

EDC has announced 39% revenue growth over the past year and a strengthened presence in the metals converting and composites industries. The company has also maintained key certifications, including CSIA, UL508A, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Ignition.

Electronics 52

Electronics Composites Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 28, 2025

I lived the industry changes from design and build of complete airplanes at Boeing in the late 80s with the Nomad, to a focus as a centre of excellence producing advanced composite commercial airplane components including for global customers, and for Boeing 737 aileron, 777 rudder and elevator and 787 moveable trailing edge.

Aerospace 62

Aerospace Manufacturing Composites Automation 62

Metrology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A research project undertaken by the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) at the University of Bristol used laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon to detect defects formed during the composites manufacturing process.

Composites 52

Composites Automation Form Manufacturing 52

Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Scientists discover the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode to achieve better cyclability and high battery capacity Magnesium is a promising candidate as an energy carrier for next-generation batteries.

Composites 98

Composites 98

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Mito Robotics : Provides AI-powered robotics for wet lab automation. ng : A fast and convenient automated drive-thru. Powered by proprietary automation and AI, p! Variable Machines : A new type of reconfigurable tool that allows for faster, more affordable, and more sustainable composite manufacturing.

Robotics 65

Robotics Robotics Apparel 3D printing 65