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Innovative manufacturing of 3D-lightweight components

New insights in the processing of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic prepregs

  1. Prof. Dr. Christian Brecher1,
  2. Markus Dubratz2,
  3. Joffrey Stimpfl3,
  4. Dr. Michael Emonts4,*

Article first published online: 19 SEP 2011

DOI: 10.1002/latj.201190057

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Laser Technik Journal

Laser Technik Journal

Volume 8, Issue 5, pages 36–40, September 2011

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Brecher, C., Dubratz, M., Stimpfl, J. and Emonts, M. (2011), Innovative manufacturing of 3D-lightweight components. LTJ, 8: 36–40. doi: 10.1002/latj.201190057

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  1. Issue published online: 19 SEP 2011
  2. Article first published online: 19 SEP 2011

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Abstract

Fibre-reinforced plastics (or: fibre-reinforced polymers, FRPs) – a group of materials with excellent and largely adjustable properties – have found their way into many industries over the past yearsn and have established themselves in various sectors. Continuous FRPs have a wide potential for lightweight designs due to their ability to withstand high mechanical loads despite their tare weight. Today's air and space technologies or the wind power industry are unimaginable without this material. Fibre-reinforced components will form one of the most importantkey factors for the European industry with its energy-efficient production to fulfil the increasing global demands e.g. energy efficiency, waste avoidance and reduction of CO2-emissions.

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