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Selective Tape-Laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no 609121. 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Stellar – Presentation Overview • Background • Project Aim • General Information • Consortium Partners • Contact Information 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Background • Composite components are typically manufactured from a single reinforcement type (e.g. carbon or glass) • Fibre architecture is often designed to give similar properties in each direction (woven or quasi- isotropic layups). • Structures are not fully optimised and the component cost is higher than necessary. 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Aim of the Project “To develop the manufacturing process for high- speed placement of carbon, glass and polymer fibre reinforced matrices, in selected locations in a composite structure, to provide the optimum reinforcement, weight and cost profile within a part.” 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Project Focus The project will focus on the development of the Automated Tape Laying (ATL) process to selectively place reinforced thermoplastic tapes. Three manufacturing routes will be developed: • Selective reinforcement of existing components • Direct additive manufacture of components • Manufacture of selectively reinforced tailored blanks for compression moulding 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Automated Tape Laying Process Laser assisted tape laying head Carbon-fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Impact Knowledge, innovative process techniques and numerical models needed to design and manufacture optimised components using selectively placed reinforcement. This new process route will enable advanced and multi-material components to be used in new applications that will benefit from the weight and performance advantages. 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Expected Benefits • Utilisation of advanced materials in products with improved performance without a cost increase. • Decrease in raw materials and energy consumption by at least 20%. • Reduction of waste and emissions by at least 30%. 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

General Information • Coordinator: NetComposites Ltd • Number of Project Partners: 9 • Number of EU Member States: 6 – UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France & Austria • Duration: 3 years • End: 31st August 2016 • Total cost: €3,966,294 • EU contribution: €2,774,266 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Consortium Partners 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Partner Locations 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

Get Involved! Join the our LinkedIn group and share with your contacts… Tell us what you need from fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite tapes. www.stellar-project.eu/stakeholder-group 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components

More Information For further information and project updates visit our website: www.stellar-project.eu 609121 – Stellar – Selective Tape-laying for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Optimised Multi-Material Components