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Laser + textile engineering = faster CFK production

The combination of the individual technologies in one robot cell now enables just-in-time production of CFRP components regardless of component geometry and batch size (c) 2020 ITA AACHEN
Ultra-short pulse lasers and robots accelerate the production of CFRP components

In the CarboLase project, the ITA, together with four project partners from research and industry, succeeded in shortening the production of components of carbon fibre reinforced plastic elements (CFRP).

Please find further information in the press release "Photonics meetes textile engineering - faster CFRP component manufacturing with an ultrashort pulsed laser and robot" of our CarboLase research partner Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT.


The results of "CarboLase" will be shown at the JEC World from 3 to 5March 2020 at the AZL joint stand. We are looking forward to your visit in hall 5A, booth L97!

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Pellet press enables thermomechanical textile recycling on a pilot scale at ITA

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Solid Air Dynamics wins second place at RWTH Innovation Award

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Durak Tekstil to drive innovation at Texprocess 2026 with its functional threads

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