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Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain
Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.
Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Instron launches AVE3 noncontact video extensometer
Leveraging CDAT airflow technology and dynamic lighting, the AVE3 delivers a virtually noise-free strain signal, guarding against typical air disturbances when measuring materials in the lab.
Read MoreCactuX in-situ BOX simulates real-life conditions of composite samples during CT analysis
The autonomous in-situ BOX combines the environment temperature control function and power supply function, enabling new possibilities for material and internal structure research.
Read MoreAIMM Center for advanced composites NDT opens in Ogden, Utah
Attendees from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Hill AFB, 47G and others joined CICNDT and Omni NDE to demonstrate the latest in robotic CT, RT, shearography, thermography, laser UT and metrology.
Read MoreUTComp NDT inspection prepares FRP Class 40 racing sailboat
Ahead of the competitive Globe40 competition in September, UTComp’s ultrasonic capabilities were used to test the viability of the craft’s carbon fiber mast, boom and bowsprit on the water.
Read MoreFANTOM project forms basis for automated aerocomposite NDT
Three-year collaboration between IRT Jules Verne and partners achieves roboticized platform that meets efficiency and flexibility challenges of large composite parts inspection.
Read MoreRuckus Composites, Aerospace grows in-house composites machining, measurement and inspection
Recent in-house technology investments set Ruckus up to meet advanced composite inspection and precision machining demand.
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Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding
Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Adaptix presents NDT3D inspection tool, targets aerospace
Mobile, low-power 3D imaging technology detects typical failure modes in complex composite structures with a high degree of fidelity.
Read MoreUTComp methodology enables nondestructive evaluation of phosphoric acid FRP piping system
Recent customer case study involved repeatable and scalable assessment of FRP composite pipes’ mechanical integrity via its UltraAnalytix NDT system.
Read MoreRadalytica advances multimodal 3D robotic scanner for composites, future aircraft inspection
Radalytica continues to develop its RadalyX nondestructive testing (NDT) system, merging diverse imaging methodologies for inspection in laboratories to aircraft hangars.
Read MoreVIDEO: AI, cameras and lasers for FOD detection
Virtek Vision demonstrates its Iris AI technology at CAMX 2024. It combines laser projection with machine learning software to detect foreign object debris during a composite layup.
Read MoreRobotic NDT inspection solutions, services enhance multitasking capabilities
CAMX 2024: Matec Instrument Companies Inc. presents its range of nondestructive ultrasonic testing technologies, including robotic inspection systems for increased efficiency and reduced physical strain.
Read MoreLaser NDT, DIC systems demonstrate optimized noncontact composites inspection
CAMX 2024: Dantec Dynamics is presenting three of its laser shearography NDT and DIC devices, geared toward reliable measurement results.
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Laser bondline inspection becomes reality
One of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing has been reliable verification of adhesive bondline strength integrity. A technology that does just that has arrived.
Jeff Sloan
Brand Vice President, CompositesWorld & Plastics Technology, CompositesWorld
Automated robotic NDT enhances capabilities for composites
Kineco Kaman Composites India uses a bespoke Fill Accubot ultrasonic testing system to boost inspection efficiency and productivity.
Read MorePhotothermal tomography system enhances composites NDT
JEC World 2024: Austria-based voidsy GmbH introduces the 3D V-ROX system, facilitating fast, contactless and nondestructive inspection with added efficiency and safety.
Read MoreXnovo Technology, Exciscope introduce X-ray tensor tomography technique
Through a strategic partnership, the companies introduce the FiberScanner3D module, dedicated to bringing more rapid, reliable and robust fiber structure characterization methods to lab settings.
Read MoreInnovation in ultrasonic inspection and nondestructive testing
With increasingly complex structural components working their way into aerospace programs, the need for versatility in inspection and testing capabilities is growing.
Read MoreNondestructive inspection methods available to composites manufacturers
An overview of composite laminate inspection techniques ranging from manual testing methods to more advanced, noncontact options.
Read MorePortable digital ultrasonic imaging achieves in-service, field and manufacturing inspection
CAMX 2023: 2D array ultrasonic NDT for composites, metals and other materials is made possible through Dolpitech’s dolphicam and dolphicam2+ matrix transducer technology.
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How ultrasonic testing can find flaws in composite materials
As composite applications expand, so does the demand for more capable inspection systems. Ultrasound has proven to be effective when it comes to in-depth, sophisticated testing.
Infrared NDT well-suited to demanding in-service, manufacturing and research applications
CAMX 2023: High-precision, cost-effective thermographic NDT technologies offered by Thermal Wave Imaging addresses real-world inspection challenges.
Read MoreNDT inspection services, automated systems serve aerospace needs
CAMX 2023: Arcadia Aerospace Industries demonstrates its commitment to navigating the rapidly changing aerospace manufacturing landscape with robotic-based machines and motion control systems, certified facilities for NDT services and conducted training and recruitment.
Read MoreMachine, equipment investment strengthens Ruckus Composites’ research, innovation
CNC services expansion, universal testing machines and advanced inspection enable Ruckus to delve deeper into the study and evaluation of carbon fiber damage, as well as nondestructive and destructive testing.
Read MoreUTComp authors bulletin on fitness-for-service assessment of FRP
Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin 601 provides technical background and validation for quantitative nondestructive testing methodology for FRP composite equipment.
Read MoreLoop Technology develops robotic arm for wing box inspection
Part of an R&D project with Spirit AeroSystems, the seven-axis Bravura robotic arm automates inspection and sealing within small spaces like aircraft wing boxes.
Read MoreEvident wind blade inspection system automates nondestructive ultrasonic testing
An autonomous, cobot-mounted inspection system combines Industry 4.0 with established ultrasonic technology to rapidly provide repeatable, accurate data and improve overall efficiency.
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