Automated deposition
A wide range of innovative deposition technologies available to customers to ensure the correct fibre deposition technology can be proven prior to installation at their site.
Automated Preforming Cell
The NCC is home to automated Industry 4.0 enabled multifunctional preforming cells to create fast, repeatable, complex parts. The Automated Preforming Cell (APC) enables the fabrication of parts using diverse processes and is capable of developing complex geometries in a fully automated process to create highly repeatable parts up to 1m x 3m.
Applications
- Aerospace (stringers and composite wing components)
- Automotive (forming structural composite components)
How we can help
Pressing and Overmoulding
For customers requiring rapid part manufacture, the NCC provides a variety of presses and ancillaries to enable the development of optimal processing of medium to large parts in thermoplastic and snap cure thermosets.
3D textiles
Preform integration, through-thickness reinforcement and multiaxial fabrics provide flexible solutions for design and assembly. Access to advanced textile capability and knowledge.
Mechatronic systems
Design and development of bespoke systems to ensure the process requirements needed to develop complex integrated automation of composite manufacture.
Computer-aided manufacture
Off-line programming of machine motion and material deposition. Simulation of cutting, deposition, robot movement to ensure quality and clash prevention.
Instrumentation and control
Automation of composite component manufacture. Kuka robotic arm, automated manipulation and inspection hardware. Industry 4.0 principles. Sensors for continual adaptive manufacture, and waste minimisation.
