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

Plataine

Today, Industry 4.0 implementations are focused on helping manufacturers meet the growing demand, increase productivity, and overcome supply chain challenges, all while dealing with workforce shortages. These are the main Industry 4.0

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Embracing additive to move forward

Manufacturer's Monthly

As an early adopter of Industry 4.0 technology, SQP was the first company in Western Australia to purchase a Markforged FX20, which enables large-scale and rapid manufacture of 3D printed composite parts. “At Taking pride in being an early adopter of industry 4.0 Markforged’s 3D printed systems were the solution.

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SQP Engineering adopts FX20 3D printer to accelerate production

AU Manufacturing

Operating as an industrial manufacturing equipment provider specialising in machining, SQP has had to face various logistical issues and supply chain disruptions since its inception in 2006. Most of SQP’s business has historically been supplying precision-machined products for mining equipment, but Industry 4.0

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The next generation of aerostructures

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub, aka AIR Hub , is moving the needle in aerospace research for Australia using advanced composite materials to design and produce innovative aerostructures. That technology was developed through this CRC-ACS with other industry collaboration. Advanced composites and Industry 4.0

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Dates Announced for Advanced Engineering 2024

i4.0 today

On October 30 and 31, 2024, Advanced Engineering UK will return to the NEC, Birmingham showcasing more innovation from the manufacturing and engineering industry. With six months to go, the halls are quickly filling up as businesses from across the entire supply chain race to secure a spot.

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IDTechEx Discusses the Long-Term Trends Shaping Additive Manufacturing

i4.0 today

Innovation will make recycled materials, including polymers, metals, and composites, much more suitable for both low- and high-performance applications. There will be additional consideration of the energy sources used to power energy-intensive printing technologies.

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The Top Growth Opportunities for IoT in 2023

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

IoT is Gaining Momentum for Allowing Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing Processes In 2023, organizations will accelerate the implementation of industrial IoT concepts and solutions to streamline operations, improve productivity, enhance product quality, and reduce costs.