Project description
Aerospace manufacturing meets Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is transforming the aircraft industry by increasing automation and data-driven processes in manufacturing. For instance, it is becoming possible to improve manufacturing processes and operational availability by embedding sensor technology into engine components. In this context, the EU-funded MORPHO project proposes to embed printed and fibre-optical sensors in aircraft engine fan blades. This will provide them with already established cognitive capabilities while they are being manufactured. The project’s overall aim is to set the cornerstones of future standards for sustainable, agile and cost-effective industrialisation. Particular focus lies on the efficient, profitable and environment-friendly manufacturing, maintenance and recycling of these next-generation smart engine fan blades.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineering
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementwaste treatment processesrecycling
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcomposites
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraft
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation action
Coordinator
75013 Paris
France
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Participants (10)
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75794 Paris
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2628 CN Delft
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265 04 Rio Patras
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75015 Paris 15
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80686 Munchen
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18541 Peiraias
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
6200 Chatelet
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
38126 Braunschweig
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28108 Alcobendas
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15705 Santiago De Compostela
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