Plastics Today

JANUARY 25, 2024

Entries from Spirit AeroSystems, German Aerospace Center, and Airbus DS make up the final three in this category.

Aerospace 75

Aerospace Composites 75

Plastics News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Due to the growth ACS is expected to have within the next 12 to 18 months, it needs a bigger facility to meet higher demand, officials said.

Composites 98

Composites Aerospace 98

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 2, 2023

Quickstep , Australia’s largest independent aerospace composite company, has secured a $2.34 million contract with Carbonix for the production and supply of composite aerostructures for Carbonix’s latest long-range drone. Carbonix is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and solutions providers for commercial UAV.

Composites 76

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing 76

MEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing 52

Plastics Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

Aerospace parts category features entries from Fuko, ATG Europe, and Sogeclair Equipment.

Aerospace 64

Aerospace Composites 64

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2023

Weber State University is using 3D printing to advance its research on composite materials that support northern Utah’s aerospace and defence ecosystem. The machine creates composite materials that can be utilised to design pieces for various high-tech applications.

3D printing 81

3D printing Aerospace Composites Prototype  81

Plataine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to composites, the situation is complex. Composites manufacturers are used to having their products evaluated based on quality, performance, pricing, etc.; The post Sustainability in Aerospace Composites Manufacturing: How AI and IIoT Drive Results appeared first on Plataine.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

Plataine

MAY 26, 2022

software with AI-based algorithms, that’s tailor-made for aerospace composites, in order to deal with specific challenges. technologies, requires software to solve specific challenges that are part of the day to day work life in the Aerospace composites industry. Many manufacturers are turning to Industry 4.0

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Plataine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

trends we forecast to be in the spotlight for the Aerospace composites industry in 2023: The post Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Optimization Trends in the Aerospace Composites Sector for 2023 appeared first on Plataine. These are the main Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Composites Aerospace 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 manufacturing optimization implementation look like?

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image: iLAuNCH Trailblazer A new project will see iLAuNCH Trailblazer, its three of its partner universities, and green innovation company Change Climate / BYOXY, explore the manufacture of sustainable bio-epoxy resin and highly durable composites for aerospace applications.

Composites 97

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing 97

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) at Swinburne University of Technology is partnering with the National Institute for Aerospace Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University. The partnership will focus on digitisation of aerospace composites, advanced manufacturing technologies and specialised simulation capabilities.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Composites Advanced manufacturing Cargo 59

Plastics News

MAY 19, 2023

Chemicals distributor GracoRoberts has acquired composites supplier Pacific Coast Composites for an undisclosed price.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace 52

E&T

APRIL 17, 2024

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.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Robotics Robotics Composites 59

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

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. Dassault Systèmes has been at the forefront of digital transformation in the aerospace and defence industry.

Composites 105

Composites Manufacturing Aerospace Value chain 105

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has added a new additive manufacturing machine by Continuous Composites to its campus in an effort to print large and lightweight structural composites like those used in aerospace structures.

Composites 52

Composites Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Manufacturing Management

JULY 2, 2024

Aerospace composites specialist Velocity Composites has been recertified for two quality management standards across all three manufacturing sites in the UK and US.

Composites 45

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing 45

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These areas surround additive manufacturing, advanced composites, precision machinery, engineering design, factory digitisation, quality assurance, automation and metrology and inspection. This is a groundbreaking opportunity that would revolutionise the production of composite blades,” said Howell.

Advanced manufacturing 98

Advanced manufacturing Composites Manufacturing Aerospace 98

Plastics Today

AUGUST 1, 2023

The addition of 74,000 square feet needed to meet demand for quality advanced composites for global aerospace, mobility, and industrial markets.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Australian composites manufacturer Omni Tanker , in collaboration with international aerospace giant Lockheed Martin and the University of New South Wales ( UNSW ), has developed a world-leading solution for the transport of cryogenic and liquid cargoes of hydrogen and helium, with support from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre ( AMGC ).

Composites 98

Composites Aerospace Advanced manufacturing Cargo 98

AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Leading aerospace composite company Quickstep Holdings has doubled the size of its Geelong facility to accommodate new orders from leading Australian drone companies. .

Composites 92

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing 92

Plastics Today

JUNE 22, 2023

The materials supplier has entered into a strategic partnership with Spirit AeroSystems’ Aerospace Innovation Centre to further the development of composite aero-structures.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace 52

Plastics Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

Additional investment in simulation software boosts Carbon ThreeSixty's composite manufacturing capabilities for automotive, aerospace, energy, and defense applications.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Automotive Robotics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Australian manufacturers will gain access to a ground-breaking new composite 3D printer at Swinburne University of Technology, for the first time from global market leader Markforged. The Markforged FX20 printer is primarily designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive and energy industries.

Composites 98

Composites Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 22, 2023

Aerospace and composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings has secured a purchase order for F-35 vertical tail components from Melbourne-based Marand Precision Engineering. Quickstep Holdings Limited is Australia’s largest independent aerospace and composite business, with facilities in Sydney, Geelong, Melbourne and Dallas.

Composites 98

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Companies in the aerospace industry are actively identifying and pioneering advanced materials that enhance aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, and durability. As the industry shifts to lightweight, high-strength composites, demand for materials like carbon fiber, titanium alloys, and ceramics is rising. Why Act Now?

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Composites Manufacturing 59

Plataine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Composite materials are increasingly popular in various industries, including aerospace and construction, due to their durability, strength, and lightweight properties. However, their use also generates composite waste materials, which pose a challenge in terms of waste disposal.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing 52

Metrology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Stress Map, the European leader in residual stress metrology using the contour method has announced that it has invested in two new capabilities to help customers prolong the life and control distortions of critical mechanical components in the aerospace, motorsport and defence industries.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace 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

MEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A specialist manufacturing company, Atlas Composite Technologies, has received a seven-figure investment boost to fuel its growth plans. Atlas designs and manufactures complex composites for use in a range of sectors, including aerospace, defence, medical, elite motorsport and niche automotive such as supercars and hypercars.

Composites 52

Composites Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing 52

Plataine

APRIL 7, 2022

Alestis Aerospace reduced material waste by 4.6% The post Alestis Aerospace appeared first on Plataine. Achieved a high level of automation & efficiency.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Automation Composites 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Leading advanced manufacturing companies such as the aerospace composites maker, Quickstep Holdings, will boost production with backing from the Victorian state government.

Advanced manufacturing 96

Advanced manufacturing Composites Manufacturing Aerospace 96

Manufacturing Tomorrow

APRIL 12, 2024

The Italy-based 3D printing service provider will be at booth B 1 - 503 presenting the latest advancements in drone and aerospace technology with 3D printed flight- and space-proof applications, structures, and components made from the company's renowned range of Carbon or Glass fiber reinforced, thermoplastic composites Windform.

3D printing 52

3D printing Aerospace Composites 52

AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Carbonix is one of Australia’s leading UAV manufacturers, delivering unique expertise in advanced composite manufacturing, aerostructure design, and sophisticated control systems for vertical and landing capabilities. .

Composites 108

Composites Value chain Aerospace Manufacturing 108

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Designed and created by Brisbane aerospace company Aeromech , the “drone” – known as SARGO (Search and Rescue Go) – is an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) that is set to revolutionise the way search and rescue operations are performed in life-threatening conditions. . “The Media Release by Aeromech.

Aerospace 97

Aerospace Composites Cargo Manufacturing 97

Additive Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The future of aerospace and defense research is predicated on advanced material capabilities. The Miller Advanced Research and Solutions (MARS) Center at Hill Air Force Base in Utah just upgraded their current CBAM system and envisions a big opportunity for composite-based additive manufacturing.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace 3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing 52