An electronically-controlled method is provided for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite structure with a desired shape. The electronically-controlled method comprises processing at a first location a plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies to form a stack of the plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies. The electronically-controlled method also comprises transporting the stack of plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies from the first location to a second location which is remote from the first location. The electronically-controlled method further comprises processing at the second location the stack of plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies to provide the ceramic matrix composite structure with the desired shape.

A method used for forming ceramic matrix composite components includes several steps. The method comprises arranging a layup of a predetermined number of pre-impregnated ceramic plies on a layup too and a plurality of different stages to debulk and consolidate the layup.