BREAKING THE BOTTLENECK
Industrialising the Manufacture of Large Wind Blades
Scaling wind turbine blade production is now one of the most significant engineering challenges in the sector. As blade lengths exceed 100 metres, existing manufacturing processes are being pushed further, creating ongoing pressures on productivity, quality and deployment speed.
This whitepaper provides a clear, engineering-led analysis of the practical factors influencing large-blade manufacture, and the measured advancements supporting the industry’s progression toward wider industrialisation.
What you’ll learn
- The technical and operational factors shaping large-blade manufacturing at scale.- Why variability increases with blade size - and practical methods for managing it.
- Advances in resin infusion, process automation and materials handling.
- Where blade factories can refine process efficiency and reduce mould occupation.
- The role of data-led process control in achieving repeatability.
- Practical steps towards factory blueprinting and more consistent global approaches.
Who should read this?
Engineering leaders, technology specialists and decision-makers responsible for blade production performance, process development and future factory strategy.
Why it matters?
As demand accelerates and next-generation turbines dominate order books, the industry must continue refining its processes to support reliable, scalable blade production. This paper highlights the engineering considerations and practical approaches that can help manufacturers progress with confidence.