A Novel Approach: Combination of Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM)

Automated processing techniques such as automated fiber placement (AFP) or automated tape laying (ATL) are well known nowadays. However, there is still a lot of potential for these methods to achieve better results, especially for large and complex composite structures. In this experimental work, th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mohammad Rakhshbahar, Michael Sinapius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Composites Science
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/2/3/42