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Addcomposites

HEADQUARTER

Espoo, Finland

INDUSTRY

Automation Machinery Manufacturing
https://www.addcomposites.com/

What we do

Addcomposites is the provider of the Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) ecosystem - including the Fiber Placement System (AFP-XS), 3D Simulation and Programming Software (AddPath), and Robotic Cells (AddCell). With the leasing program for the AFP system (AFPnext), composites manufacturers can work with thermosets, thermoplastics, dry fiber placement, or in combination with 3D Printers on a monthly basis.

Latest Posts

The article will highlight the challenges in designing composites suitable for automated manufacturing with Design for manufacturing (DFM) considerations.

What are the Challenges of Switching to Composites Materials?

Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is an additive manufacturing process that has three different inputs: fiber/polymer tape, heat, and pressure. This technology aims to replace manual workers in composites manufacturing with better productivity and less material waste.

What is Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) in Composites Manufacturing?

The creation of structural properties during the manufacturing process is the hallmark of the composites process which brings in manufacturing defects that could not be foreseen during the design phase of the structure. It forces the production engineer to ask the question of discard or repair?

How to Identify the Defects and Damages in Composite Materials and Structures?

In this article, the focus is on understanding the key steps in designing structural composites with examples of aerospace components; i.e. wing and fuselage.

Basic Concepts of Structural Composites Design

An air-breathing jet engine (turbofan) is widely used in aircraft propulsion. AFP systems are used for making the fan blades and containment casing for these jet engines. Here step by step process of making a jet engine blade via the AFP process is explained.

How to Produce a Jet Engine Blade via Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)?