As the EU-funded MORPHO project nears its conclusion in January 2025, a final series of online workshops will take place in November 2024 to showcase significant advancements achieved by consortium members in smart manufacturing, structural health monitoring (SHM), and sustainable end-of-life solutions for airplane structures.

The first in this series, Innovations in Sensor Technologies for Advanced Composites Manufacturing, will take place on November 4th, from 10:00 - 12:00 CET. This workshop will present the latest advancements in sensor technology for composites manufacturing, with a focus on fiber optic sensors, FBG sensor integration, and innovative functional printing for aerospace applications.

Later that week, the second workshop, titled Advances in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM): Innovation and Value Creation in Aeronautics, is scheduled for November 7, from 13:00 to 15:00 CET. This session will explore the transformative impact of SHM on the aeronautics industry, presenting the latest innovations and discussing SHM’s role in creating value within an evolving aerospace landscape.

The third workshop, Advances in Laser Shock Techniques and Carbon Fiber Recovery for Composite Materials, is organized in collaboration with other initiatives, including the ReCarboSize and EureComp projects, on November 26 from 09:00 to 11:00 CET. The event will explore critical advancements in two key areas: laser shock disassembly techniques and carbon fiber recovery processes. All three workshops in this series will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, making them accessible to participants from across Europe and beyond.

The project will culminate with a final conference in Vigo, Spain, on January 30, 2025. This conference will feature a poster exhibition open to all stakeholders in sectors related to MORPHO. A template for submissions is available, and contributions will be accepted until December 31, 2024. Participants are encouraged to showcase their work and innovations that align with the project’s themes.

About the MORPHO Project

The EU-funded MORPHO project, titled “Embedded Life-Cycle Management for Smart Multimaterials Structures,” is dedicated to advancing aerospace manufacturing through integrated sensor technology and sustainable end-of-life solutions. By embedding sensors into aircraft engine components and developing laser shock techniques for material recycling, MORPHO aligns with Industry 4.0 goals to promote automation, sustainability, and efficiency across the aerospace industry.

Launched in April 2021, MORPHO has worked to transform the aerospace industry through the integration of advanced sensors in aircraft components, allowing for real-time, data-driven insights throughout their lifecycle. In addition, MORPHO has placed a strong focus on sustainable end-of-life solutions, developing innovative disassembly and recycling methods for aircraft structures.