Discover how the Horizon Europe-funded CAELESTIS project transformed digital aircraft design, delivered open science results, and brought together 11 partners from across Europe to pioneer...
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CAELESTIS Project Wrap-Up: Accelerating the Future of Climate-Neutral Aviation
Discover how the Horizon Europe-funded CAELESTIS project transformed digital aircraft design, delivered open science results, and brought together 11 partners from across Europe to pioneer next-generation sustainable aviation technologies. Find all outcomes, publications, and multimedia...
See Our New Results Video Explainer: CAELESTIS Delivers Breakthrough Results for Next-Gen Aircraft Manufacturing
The CAELESTIS project has achieved a major milestone in European aviation innovation, delivering a transformative digital manufacturing ecosystem for lighter, cleaner, and more efficient aircraft. Over four years, a consortium spanning 8 EU countries developed...
Cracking the Code of Composite Manufacturing: How AI Predicts Polymer Flow in Fibrous Materials
Fiber-reinforced composites are essential for high-performance products such as aircraft components and wind turbine blades. However, ensuring that polymer resin properly permeates the intricate network of reinforcing fibers during manufacturing is a complex and costly...
CAELESTIS Final Event at EASN: Pioneering Virtual Prototyping and High-Performance Computing for Next-Gen Aviation
The CAELESTIS project marked its conclusion at the EASN 15th International Conference in Madrid with a day of collaborative insights, expert panels, and innovative presentations. Bringing together top minds in aviation research, this event showcased...
New AMADE publication investigates the Effect of Ply Misalignment on the Notched Strength of Composite Laminates
The CAELESTIS project exemplifies the transformative power of cross-disciplinary collaboration in aviation – not to mention Horizon Europe. By bringing together specialists from aeronautics, supercomputing, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, and communications across eight European Union member...
Cross-Disciplinary Innovation: How CAELESTIS Brings Together Aeronautics, Supercomputing, and Cybersecurity
The CAELESTIS project exemplifies the transformative power of cross-disciplinary collaboration in aviation – not to mention Horizon Europe. By bringing together specialists from aeronautics, supercomputing, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, and communications across eight European Union member...
Relive the CAELESTIS Final Event in Madrid: Watch Our Official Highlights Video!
Didn’t catch the CAELESTIS final event live in Madrid? Now you can experience all the excitement, insight, and innovation from…
CAELESTIS Final Event at EASN: Pioneering Virtual Prototyping and High-Performance Computing for Next-Gen Aviation
The CAELESTIS project marked its conclusion at the EASN 15th International Conference in Madrid with a day of collaborative insights,…
New AMADE publication investigates the Effect of Ply Misalignment on the Notched Strength of Composite Laminates
The CAELESTIS project exemplifies the transformative power of cross-disciplinary collaboration in aviation – not to mention Horizon Europe. By bringing…
Cross-Disciplinary Innovation: How CAELESTIS Brings Together Aeronautics, Supercomputing, and Cybersecurity
The CAELESTIS project exemplifies the transformative power of cross-disciplinary collaboration in aviation – not to mention Horizon Europe. By bringing…
SAVE THE DATE! CAELESTIS Final Event at EASN 15 in Madrid
The CAELESTIS project is pleased to announce its final event taking place during the EASN 15th International Conference at the…
CAELESTIS at MATCOMP 2025: Presenting Breakthroughs in AFP for Aeronautical Engine Components
The CAELESTIS project will take centre stage at MATCOMP 2025 with the presentation of new research on advanced manufacturing processes…
IRT Jules Verne Showcase Latest Advances at ESAFORM 2025
The 28th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, held from May 6–9, 2025, in the historic town of Paestum, Italy,…
New Paper on Automated Fibre Placement (AFP): Precision Meets Challenges
Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) is transforming the way advanced composite materials are manufactured, especially for the aerospace sector where strength,…
Bridging the Gap: Women in Next-Generation Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing
The aerospace and aviation industries have long been seen as male-dominated fields. Today however, women are driving change, breaking barriers,…
Now Online: COMPSs Workflows for the CAELESTIS ISE
CAELESTIS recently published COMPSs Workflows – an integral part of the project. This system is designed to manage and execute…
A Novel Methodology for Improving Laminate Quality in Automated Fiber Placement Manufacturing
An article by TU Delft on their recent Deliverable 5.3 Topology optimization open-source code. The use of fiber-reinforced polymer composites…
CAELESTIS 2024: A Year of Breakthroughs in Aerospace Engineering
2024 was a significant year for CAELESTIS, a pioneering project revolutionizing aerospace engineering and manufacturing. A key highlight was the…
New IRT Jules Verne publication improves manufacturing of composite materials with Skin Model Shape application
New IRT Jules Verne publication improves manufacturing of composite materials with Skin Model Shape application A recent study by the…
Out Now: CAELESTIS' 4th Newsletter
Welcome to the 4thCAELESTIS newsletter! Season’s Greetings from the CAELESTIS project! As we move towards the end of the year,…
Shaping the Future of Aviation: CAELESTIS Workshop at the 14th EASN Conference: Leveraging Machine Learning, Virtual Prototyping and Manufacturing
As the aviation industry faces growing challenges in meeting future demand and sustainability goals, the 14th International EASN Conference on…
Building the Future: Women Shaping Engineering Roles in CAELESTIS and beyond
On September 26th, 2024, GKN Aerospace, our partner in the CAELESTIS project, organized a workshop in Gothenburg, Sweden, Building the…
CAELESTIS at Technology Talks 2024: The Triple Transition and the Future of Innovation
The AIT Technology Talks 2024 brought together leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the future of technology in driving Europe’s…
Building the Foundation of a Simulation Ecosystem for Aerospace Manufacturing
An in-depth look at the main objective of Work Package 1 (WP1): to lay the foundations of an advanced simulation…
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The CAELESTIS project has achieved a major milestone in European aviation innovation, delivering a transformative digital manufacturing ecosystem for lighter, cleaner, and more efficient aircraft....
Fiber-reinforced composites are essential for high-performance products such as aircraft components and wind turbine blades. However, ensuring that polymer resin properly permeates the intricate network...
Didn’t catch the CAELESTIS final event live in Madrid? Now you can experience all the excitement, insight, and innovation from wherever you are! We are...
The CAELESTIS project marked its conclusion at the EASN 15th International Conference in Madrid with a day of collaborative insights, expert panels, and innovative presentations....
The CAELESTIS project exemplifies the transformative power of cross-disciplinary collaboration in aviation – not to mention Horizon Europe. By bringing together specialists from aeronautics, supercomputing,...
Didn’t catch the CAELESTIS final event live in Madrid? Now you can experience all the excitement, insight, and innovation from wherever you are! We are thrilled to share the official video recap from our vibrant closing event, held during the EASN 15th International Conference at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
The CAELESTIS project marked its conclusion at the EASN 15th International Conference in Madrid with a day of collaborative insights, expert panels, and innovative presentations. Bringing together top minds in aviation research, this event showcased advances in virtual prototyping, simulation-driven design, and the future of digital twins for sustainable...
The CAELESTIS project is pleased to announce its final event taking place during the EASN 15th International Conference at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid on 15th October 2025, from 13:30 to 18:00. Hosted by RTDS Group, this event will highlight the pioneering advancements achieved in aviation through virtual prototyping,...
The CAELESTIS project will take centre stage at MATCOMP 2025 with the presentation of new research on advanced manufacturing processes for aeronautical engine structures. Led by Mario Román Rodríguez and the AIMEN Centro Tecnológico team, this work focuses on the use of Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Resin Transfer...
Discover how the Horizon Europe-funded CAELESTIS project transformed digital aircraft design, delivered open science results, and brought together 11 partners from across Europe to pioneer next-generation sustainable aviation technologies. Find all outcomes, publications, and multimedia links here.
The CAELESTIS project has achieved a major milestone in European aviation innovation, delivering a transformative digital manufacturing ecosystem for lighter, cleaner, and more efficient aircraft. Over four years, a consortium spanning 8 EU countries developed digital twin technologies, advanced automated fiber placement, high-performance computing simulations, and AI-driven defect detection—all...
Fiber-reinforced composites are essential for high-performance products such as aircraft components and wind turbine blades. However, ensuring that polymer resin properly permeates the intricate network of reinforcing fibers during manufacturing is a complex and costly process. Jimmy G. Jean, a PhD candidate in aerospace engineering at TU Delft, is...
Didn’t catch the CAELESTIS final event live in Madrid? Now you can experience all the excitement, insight, and innovation from wherever you are! We are thrilled to share the official video recap from our vibrant closing event, held during the EASN 15th International Conference at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
“The vision of Addcomposites is to enable every manufacturer to become composites manufacturing ready with the help of advanced technology,” explains CEO Pravin Luthada from the company’s base in Espoo, Finland. “We aim to achieve this with our cutting-edge plug-and-play AFP-XS solution, which transforms any robot into an Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) system, enabling seamless...
CAELESTIS’ various aims coalesce around one core factor: digital technology. Progress in computational power and precision is perhaps the enabling force this project wishes to harness to bring about a new breed of aircraft making zero carbon European aviation a reality. The Interoperable Simulation Ecosystem (ISE) comprising CAELESTIS’ most...
One of the ways CAELESTIS is aiming to revolutionize aircraft engineering and manufacturing is through virtual prototyping. On paper (or rather, on screen) it’s a no brainer to utilize the power of the computer to model digital test versions of new designs, but the benefits to costs and lead...
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