3DRINC

Large composite parts are very popular for use in transport applications, particularly aeronautics, as they make structures lighter and thus reduce energy consumption. However, quality control (generally synonymous with loss of time, flexibility and competitiveness for manufacturers) of composite parts is currently poorly addressed, slowing down their adoption in transport applications. It is therefore essential to develop a system allowing the integration of quality control into the digital chain, enabling rapid, simple and flexible action.

Objectives

3DRINC project aims to propose a solution for rapid and automated inspection of large structural composite parts to improve their quality. To achieve this, specific objectives have been defined:

• Build up a defect library to assess the robustness of the tomography process in detecting the listed defects within their tolerance range
• Create substitution models and digital twins to visualise control zones on the part in real time
• Automate the acquisition and inspection processes, and enable communication between the robotics and software environment
• Rebuild the 3D image and analyse defects using AI approaches in the context of robotic inspection
• Develop an ergonomic industrial tool: Make the system usable by any operator; Produce images compatible with the cycle time of a production line; Detect and sanction defects automatically.

Partners

CEA • SIEMENS • DIGISENS • IPC