For several years, Broetje-Automation has been working with Spirit AeroSystems to further automate the preforming of large composite structural parts for aircraft in a stable, continuous process.

As aerospace continues its pursuit of higher performance, lower weight, and improved lifecycle efficiency, metal-to composite component conversion is a key enabler of innovation. Whether in commercial ...

DarkAero 1 is a long-range, high-speed, two-person, experimental all-composite airplane. The entire airframe, made mostly from carbon fiber/epoxy, weighs about 200 pounds. Photo Credit: DarkAero ...

Boeing has started fabrication work on the vertical fin for the 787, which will be the largest major assembly part to be built in-house. Fabrication of the first composite stringers for the vertical ...

One of the aeronautical challenges of the 21st century is finding a way to quickly construct new, sustainable aircraft. Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM), one of NASA’s newest projects, ...

Accudyne Systems’ automated fiber placement system at Rolls Royce while Airborne has developed numerous pick and place solutions to aid in cutting, kitting and preforming operations. Photo Credit: ...