Plataine enlisted by Holy Technologies to boost carbon fibre production output
In the world of aerospace technology, innovation continues to soar. Boeing, a leading name in the industry, has recently launched its new Engineering Center within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University's Research Park. This move reinforces Boeing's long-term investment in the region.
Meanwhile, Holy Technologies, a German company specializing in sustainable and high-performance carbon fibre components, has chosen to partner with Plataine for AI-based manufacturing optimisation solutions. Holy Technologies faces challenges in establishing a reliable system for real-time scheduling, traceability, and production control. Plataine's AI-powered Production Scheduler is set to address these challenges, optimising workstation loads, enabling predictive maintenance alerts for tools and molds, and delivering real-time quality monitoring.
The Production Scheduler is not the only innovation that Holy Technologies is incorporating. The company has also chosen Siemens for support in transitioning to series production with improved scheduling, traceability, and production control.
Holy Technologies' proprietary Infinite Fiber Placement (IFP) process is redefining carbon fibre manufacturing. IFP is a fully automated robotic system that creates components with complex geometries and tailored mechanical properties. This technology achieves up to 30% lower weight compared to traditional methods, making it particularly attractive for high-performance sectors like automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and orthopaedics.
Elsewhere in the aerospace sector, Orbex, a UK-based company, is preparing to deliver orbital launch services from the UK next year. Orbex has successfully completed its first full simulation of the Prime vehicle launch, marking a key technical milestone.
In terms of materials supply, ATI has extended and broadened its long-term titanium supply agreement with Boeing. This agreement strengthens ATI's role as a leading provider of advanced titanium materials for the aerospace industry.
The innovation doesn't stop there. Woodward Inc plans to build a precision manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. This new facility is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy and the broader aerospace industry.
In the realm of research, Metalysis has announced the installation of three new Gen 1 research units, expanding its first stage research capabilities by a third.
In aerospace manufacturing, mastering fundamental processes like resin degassing is imperative due to the minimal margin for error and peak demand for precision. These advancements in technology, manufacturing, and supply are propelling the aerospace industry forward, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation.
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