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Sweden–USA collaboration in AI-based 3D damage diagnostics and predictive failure analysis for composite materials

Reference number
Coordinator RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - RISE AB - Digitala System
Funding from Vinnova SEK 150 000
Project duration January 2026 - April 2026
Status Completed
Venture Advanced digitalization - Industrial needs-driven innovation
Call Collaborations with the US in AI, digital infrastructure and cyber security

Important results from the project

The project established a Sweden–USA collaboration between RISE, MIT, NASA Ames, GE Aerospace, and Stanford University within AI-driven diagnostics and predictive failure analysis. Stage-1 confirmed technical feasibility, identified datasets and validation opportunities, and defined two focus areas: AI-assisted 3D damage diagnostics and multimodal AI-based anomaly detection. The project resulted in a jointly developed Stage-2 proposal.

Expected long term effects

The project is expected to strengthen Sweden´s international competitiveness in AI, intelligent diagnostics, and predictive maintenance through long-term collaboration with leading USA organisation MIT, NASA Ames, GE Aerospace, and Stanford University. In the long term, the project may contribute to more efficient damage analysis, improved reliability, and extended lifetimes of advanced materials and engineering systems across the aerospace, space, and manufacturing industries.

Approach and implementation

The project was implemented as planned through technical meetings, workshops and collaborations between RISE, MIT, NASA Ames, GE and Stanford University. The partners confirmed strong technical coordination, relevant data sets and future research opportunities in AI-driven diagnostics and predictive fault analysis. The timeline was largely followed and the project successfully resulted in a jointly developed proposal and roadmap for stage 2.

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Last updated 30 May 2026

Reference number 2025-04777