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The “Combing” Effect: How One Simple Step Eliminates Dry Spots in Aero-Composites
Think of a carbon fibre tow as a tightly braided strand of hair and the thermoplastic resin as a thick, glossy varnish. If you want that varnish to reach every single hair, you first have to comb the braid open. In a thermoplastic impregnation line, that "combing"...
The Role of AFP and Fiber Steering in Modern Aerospace Manufacturing
Thermoplastic composites are gaining lot of terrain in the manufacturing arena due to its lightweighting and sustainability potential. Those are composed by a thermoplastic polymer matrix mixed with fibres that acts as a reinforcing element, providing the whole...
Predictive Maintenance in Aviation: Enabling the Transition Through CompSTLar
The Evolution of Aircraft Maintenance Aircraft maintenance is fundamental to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient aviation operations. Over the decades, maintenance strategies have evolved in response to increasing aircraft complexity, higher fleet utilization...
Towards Zero-Defect Manufacturing of Composite Aerostructures: The Role of Advanced Non-Destructive Testing
In aerospace manufacturing, even minor defects can compromise structural integrity and result in costly rework or component rejection. Achieving zero-defect manufacturing therefore requires more than advanced production technologies; it demands inspection strategies...
Rethinking Composite Recycling for a Circular Future in Aviation
Modern aircraft are technological masterpieces. They are lighter, more efficient, and more sustainable than ever before. A major reason for this progress lies in the performance of advanced materials – especially thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composites. These...
Closing the Data Gap: Building the Digital Thread for Smarter, Sustainable Aerospace
In today’s manufacturing landscape, one challenge keeps resurfacing: the data gap. Information scattered across tools, systems, and organisations slows innovation, introduces uncertainty, and weakens competitiveness. For advanced sectors like aerospace—where decisions...





