AddComps - Additive Composite Structures® strategy field

High-precision CNC kinematics for reliable tool guidance
The coupling of CNC robot kinematics and print head creates an agile and efficient process for additive manufacturing. Together with industrial partners, our institute is developing tools for the deposition of short and continuous fibre-reinforced materials. Another focus is on their control depending on the web movement. In addition, a new technology for fibre impregnation enables the cost-efficient production of continuous fibre-reinforced semi-finished products for processing in the additive manufacturing process.

The aim of this strategic field is to increase production efficiency by combining conventional fibre composite manufacturing processes with additive manufacturing - in particular additive extrusion.


The entire process chain from design to quality-assured production is considered. Particular attention is paid to the functionalisation of materials and the additive generation of thermoplastic, continuous fibre-reinforced structures using additive extrusion. Added to this is the production of continuous fibre-reinforced semi-finished products or free-form structures based on in-situ impregnation, resulting in high-performance components made from cost-effective semi-finished products. The research work in this strategic field includes the areas of process integration, material development and characterisation, extrusion technology, quality assurance, simulation and design methodology.

Kontakt

Maik Titze

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Institut für Systemleichtbau
Leichtbauinnovation
Lilienthalplatz 7, 38108 Braunschweig
Tel: +49 531 295 2464