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How the labor shortage is killing aerospace composites manufacturing

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Supply chain issues are also compounding the productivity issues stemming from labor shortages. Given the aerospace industry relies on long and complex supply chains, it only takes a short delay to create significant ripple effects, slowing down production. Suppliers are facing the same labor shortages as manufacturers.

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Sustainability in Aerospace Composites Manufacturing: How AI and IIoT Drive Results

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When it comes to composites, the situation is complex. Composites manufacturers are used to having their products evaluated based on quality, performance, pricing, etc.; now, customers and other supply chain players are pushing towards an additional parameter: the sustainability of their manufacturing operations. .;

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

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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

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Aerospace Composites: 6 Big Questions To Ask Before Onboarding Time Sensitive Material Management Software

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Due to supply chain disruptions (post-Covid), factories experience material shortage while logistics and procurement managers testify that material orders that used to be fulfilled in weeks now take months. software with AI-based algorithms, that’s tailor-made for aerospace composites, in order to deal with specific challenges.

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Will the 21st Century See an End to Human Labour?

21st Century Tech

Katie Brenneman is a frequent contributor of content here at 21st Century Tech Blog. In this contribution, Katie talks about how robotics is changing the composition of what we call the labour force. This compares to the overall composition of the national labour force where visible minorities make up about 34%. are women.

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Circular Economy in the Manufacturing Industry

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This blog explores the meaning of a circular economy in manufacturing. This means addressing product design, resource consumption and the supply chain, as well as seeking opportunities to re-imagine how manufacturing can meet consumer needs. Composites and plastics stand out as two examples.

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Quantum Computing in Manufacturing

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This blog looks at the potential impact of quantum computing in manufacturing, addressing applications, challenges and its relationship to artificial intelligence (AI). technologies are creating a “ smart supply chain ” awash with data, and quantum computing may be the only way to optimize the movement of materials and products.