This project proposes research into cutting-edge composite manufacturing technologies, Industry 4.0, and Digital Twin aimed at developing a solution for the efficient manufacture of large composite parts for the naval sector, with a high degree of automation, quality, and cost optimization.
Problem to be solved
The KAIROS project will facilitate the development and adoption of a technological solution for the manufacture of naval components by developing composite materials through research into highly automated manufacturing processes, achieving:a 30-40% weight reduction compared to steel structures, with equal or better mechanical performance, with fire and corrosion protection properties; and a 40-50% lower full supply cycle cost (design, materials, labor, quality control, and defects) compared to current composite manufacturing technologies.
This will be achieved through research into technologies such as new lightweight composite materials, automated manufacturing processes, artificial vision, sensorization, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins.
