Stratview Research Launches Whitepaper on AI in Composites Manufacturing

[Detroit, 07 April 2026] - Stratview Research has announced the release of its latest whitepaper titled "Artificial Intelligence in Composites Manufacturing,"
(https://www.composights.com/composights-portal/ai-in-composites-manufacturing)
now available for free in its Composights platform.

The whitepaper provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the composites manufacturing industry, an industry that continues to rely significantly on manual processes despite producing components for some of the most advanced applications globally.

Inside the Whitepaper:
• Identification of Core Contribution Areas: An analysis of how AI is driving massive gains across efficiency (80% waste reduction in AFP), design velocity (80% faster mold design for fuselage sections), and production quality (96% first-time-right yields).
• Industry Sentiment: A survey of professionals from over 25 companies across different nodes in the composites value chain, to understand the most prominent functional areas for AI adoption, adoption timelines, and more.
• Company Capability Mapping: The study provides a high-level mapping of how different AI solution providers for the composites industry are positioned.
• Future Outlook: A discussion on critical hurdles currently slowing integration, including the specialised skill gap, lack of awareness, and other factors affecting the growth of this market in the future.

With AI adoption across industries rising sharply from ~20% in 2017 to over 75% in 2024, the report highlights that manufacturing, particularly composites, remains underpenetrated, presenting a substantial opportunity for transformation.

The study identifies key operational bottlenecks in composites manufacturing, including reliance on paper-based tracking systems, material wastage (often ranging between 20-40%), and inefficiencies in pre-production design analysis. It further explores how AI is beginning to address these challenges through applications such as intelligent material tracking, design optimization, predictive maintenance, and simulation enhancements.

The report categorizes AI applications into three major segments:
• Asset Tracking & Material Intelligence, currently the fastest-growing and highest ROI segment
• Design & Process Optimization, which offers deeper long-term value
• AI-integrated Hardware, including smart manufacturing and inspection systems

One of the key insights highlighted in the whitepaper is the emergence of a "global optimization gap," where localized improvements across manufacturing stages often fail to translate into system-wide efficiency. The report emphasizes the role of AI in bridging this gap by enabling interoperable, data-driven decision-making across the value chain.

The study also incorporates direct perspectives from leading industry experts, including representatives from academia and companies such as Hexcel, Plyable, Convergent Manufacturing Technologies, and AddComposites, offering a realistic view of adoption timelines, challenges, and future opportunities.

According to the findings, engineering functions are expected to see the highest AI adoption in the near term, while quality inspection and testing are projected to emerge as the most impactful application areas in the long run. Most major AI applications are anticipated to achieve widespread adoption within the next three years.

Despite the strong potential, the report highlights key adoption barriers, including skill gaps, lack of standardized data, regulatory constraints, and limited digital infrastructure across smaller manufacturers.

Looking ahead, the whitepaper outlines the next wave of developments, including AI-enabled digital twins, virtual manufacturing ecosystems, and the standardization of data exchange, which are expected to redefine how composites are designed, manufactured, and optimized.

The whitepaper is available for free download on the Composights portal, here:
https://www.composights.com/composights-portal/ai-in-composites-manufacturing

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