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

Plataine

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. Many manufacturers are turning to 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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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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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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Buyers Ready to Connect at Advanced Engineering 2024

i4.0 today

At this year’s Advanced Engineering UK , held at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31, businesses servicing the aerospace supply chain will have the opportunity to meet with buyers from the sector’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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CERATIZIT USA Delivers Maximum Productivity and Cost Effectiveness

Fabricating & Metal Work

While typical engine components are made out of steel and aluminum, eMobility manufacturing also utilizes composites, resins and plastics to machine components. The chemical compositions create temperature resistance to reduce thermal shocks, allowing for high-cutting speeds when machining high alloy steels. will follow.