Additive manufacturing: Towards a digital twin of UD tapes for automated fibre placement

Key Points

• Automated fibre placement shows potential for improved production efficiency and precision in manufacturing.
• The analysis reveals that employing digital twin technology can optimize the usage of UD tapes during the production process.
• Assessment using additive manufacturing techniques allows for better modeling and simulation of UD tape behavior in real-time.
• This approach may enable significant advancements in manufacturing processes, emphasizing the need for further validation in practical settings.

Abstract