The focus at IFB is on investigating the process characteristics, in particular the properties of flat semi-finished products manufactured using the Crosslayer process:
- Draping behaviour
- Impregnation – permeability
- Mechanical properties of the laminates
- Simulation and design
- Development of technology demonstrators
- Combination with other processes such as TFP
Crosslayer system:
Crosslayer Dry Fiber Placement
Crosslayer Dry Fiber Placement head
Crosslayer placement head
Embroidered Crosslayer preform with sandwich core
Crosslayer components
Funded projects & further information
Initial situation / objective
- The forming process of textile semi-finished products is to be optimized in a digitally supported and adaptive production environment.
- Cost-efficient and resource-saving manufacturing of fibre-reinforced composite components.
Approach
- Further development of the existing DYNA-Pixel technology
- Simulation-based process design and implementation of a sensor-assisted production process
Contact
Initial situation / objective
- Sustainable lightweight materials and manufacturing processes for mass application in the construction sector are in greater demand than ever.
- The goal is the development of recyclable natural fibre–polymer–gypsum composites and an automated processing method for manufacturing hybrid lightweight structures.
Approach
- The novel composite material is to be scaled up from laboratory level by adapting formulations and additives.
- Optimization of the matrix material through the addition of various materials based on natural raw materials (retarders, accelerators).
Contact
Initial situation / objective
- The development of a semi-automated bag infusion process is to be realized.
Approach
- Vacuum chamber machine adapted for composite manufacturing
- Determination of process parameters and achievable material properties
- Automated cutting and welding of carbon fibre tapes
Person responsible
Benjamin Grisin
Dipl.-Ing.Research Associate