AFP-XS

AFP-XS

Automated Fiber Placement System

The compact AFP-XS upgrades any pre-existing robot into advanced Automated Fiber Placement systems. It is capable to achieve accurate layups over diverse materials with aerospace-grade quality production.

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Key Features & Benefits

  1. AFP System for €3499 per month: AFP-XS is the most cost effective and capable Automated Fiber Placement system is also the most affordable system in the world.
  2. Planning, Simulation and Digital twin: AFP-XS comes along with AddPath the most widely used AFP planning, simulation and digital twin software that has been developed in-house alongside AFP-XS by Addcomposites team.
  3. Material Versatility: Compatible with Towpreg, Thermoset, Thermoplastic, Dry fiber materials, and experimental materials across widths from ¼’’ to 1’’, allowing the system to function also as Automated Tape Laying and Filament Winding.
  4. Proven across industries: With the largest install base of over 40+ AFP-XS systems world wide, the system have been proven to work in Aerospace, Space, Marine, Energy, Automotive and R&D sectors.
  5. Convert Any Robot into an AFP System: Convert any pre-existing robot into a Automated Fiber Placement system, this works with all major robotic brands like Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki, etc.
  6. Researcher's Choice: Favored by technical centers and research institutions for its unparalleled versatility and modularity.

Technical Specifications

  • Number of tows -1                                                            
  • Gaps- 0mm, +2mm                                                    
  • Pass beginning and ending tolerance- Within +/- 2.5mm                                        
  • Speeds- Up to 1m/s                                                   
  • Weight (excluding spool) -12-14 kg                                                        
  • Matrix types  - Towpreg, Thermoset, Thermoplastic, Dry Fiber

Applications and Case Studies

  • Application Scenarios: Ideal for aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy sectors.
  • Success Story Teasers: "Transforming Aerospace Manufacturing with AFP-XS" – insights into how AFP-XS has revolutionized component production.

Powered by AddPath

AddPath is a path planning software developed in-house by Addcomposites, designed to cater to the automated fiber placement planning, simulation and digital twin monitoring. It allows users to plan, edit and simulate fiber placement laminates and control all relevant functions such as heat, ply drop off, tool tilts.

AddPath and AFP-XS seamlessly integrat to create the most user friendly operating environment. Allowing users to define, modify, and edit placement paths, visualize planned layups to identify and correct gap/ overlaps / steering, etc, accurately calculate material requirements, time, and costs, and generate custom robot programs for the AFP process. During production AddPath captures, streams all the relevant data for further analysis to ensure automated quality assurance and inspection.

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