From validation to demonstration: FLASH-COMP clears the path towards zero defect manufacturing for large-scale composites
Three years after launch, FLASH-COMP has reached a defining moment. The completion and validation of its Physical Test Bed for large composite liquid resin infusion processes confirms pre-industrial integration readiness and opens the door to full industrial demonstration – accelerating the project’s mission to enable the sustainable, zero-defect manufacturing of composite parts.
Eco-efficiency baseline testing completed at pilot sites
Project partners INEGI have recently finished the baseline eco-efficiency assessments at the two pilot sites
Partner spotlight: Stemmer Imaging
Stemmer Imaging plays a critical role in the project by working with each of the partners to provide them with the various types of computer vision technology they need to collaboratively build the FLASH-COMP solution.
FLASH-COMP shines at IASIM 2024 in Bilbao
Project partners Lortek presented the innovations behind FLASH-COMP at the IASIM 2024 conference in Bilbao.
Interview with Cristian Builes Cárdenas
Read our interview with Cristian Builes Cárdenas of AIMEN, whose role in FLASH-COMP involves bringing experience in laser processing, additive manufacturing, composite materials and advanced manufacturing technologies.
FLASH-COMP’s role in more sustainable aircraft
FLASHCOMP attends the final conference for SUSTAINair, an EU-funded project working on several techniques that will lead to a more sustainable, circular aircraft industry in Europe
FLASH-COMP on show at transforming industry event in Bilbao
FLASH-COMP partners LORTEK, MSI and AIMEN take the project on tour to BIEMH32, one of Europe’s largest manufacturing events with a dedicated track focused on the digital transformation of industry
Watch the new FLASH-COMP animation!
Watch our new animation explaining how FLASH-COMP is using AI to transform quality control in composite manufacturing
Matrix camera provides breakthrough in bubble detection and flow front monitoring
Researchers at INEGI have been making excellent progress on aspects of the FLASH-COMP inspection and monitoring solution, developing methods for bubble detection and flow front monitoring during resin infusion that combine easy to access technologies with state-of-the-art AI algorithms.
Unlocking zero-defect manufacturing: A new evaluation methodology
FLASH-COMP has published a new and robust evaluation framework that sets out the methodologies and tools needed for assessing the readiness levels of companies to adopt ZDM technologies. This is an important first step in ensuring the uptake of these technologies that will unlock the sustainable growth potential for European industry.