CompoTech to showcase winding technology at JEC World

The highlight will be their latest, custom-built, automated fibre winding machine, with fibre placement using a FANUC 6-axis robot. The below invitation code will grant you your free badge for JEC World 2023. You will need to create your personal account here and order a regular badge. Before confirming your order, insert the invitation code in the dedicated field.

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CompoTech, more widely known for advanced composite component manufacturing, has always used its own winding technology, which it now offers as part of a bespoke design robot-assisted filament laying machine to meet specific customer requirements.

The automated production machine includes an integrated robot arm and specially designed ‘end of arm’ fibre delivery head tooling; the robot arm also provides fully automated tool changes and part loading and unloading. The new machine, programmed to manufacture a new type of carbon fibre (CF) epoxy composite pallet, can be seen in operation during the show. For this lightweight, high-strength, carbon epoxy pallet CompoTech also developed the design, structure and process to utilise the automated winding technology.

A leading logistics company commissioned the CF pallet design and machine build project as part of sustainability-improving investments; the new CF composite pallets will replace existing, much heavier, metal pallets to significantly reduce transportation costs and the carbon footprint of future deliveries.

The design of the CF epoxy pallets includes CompoTech’s proprietary axial fibre winding technology and its integrated loop technology (ILT), which produces fixture-free joints; both technologies have been successfully demonstrated on an off-road bike frame, shortlisted for a JEC World 2023 Innovation award, which is being showcased during the show in the JEC World ‘Industry’ Innovation Plant.

A key advantage for composite manufacturers looking at automated fibre winding production options is that CompoTech includes both unique, proprietary continuous fibre winding technologies as part of its automated machine system’s functionality. CompoTech’s automated production system also includes in-house developed ‘SNEG’ fibre placement and winding software that controls the robot arm and winding mandrel; the SNEG software converts a design specification into a production programme to precision manufacture CF epoxy composite components.

The company has recently expanded its business, with more resources now focused on designing and supplying ‘turnkey’ automated fibre winding machines with full system service and support. During JEC World 2023, CompoTech is looking to meet with companies interested in discussing their specific requirements for custom-designed CF epoxy components and automated production machines.

JEC World 2023 visitors to the CompoTech stand will also learn about ongoing development projects to produce components and machines for OEMs and Tier 1 specialist producers looking to manufacture next-generation ‘linerless’ hydrogen tanks for applications such as energy storage, aviation, HGVs, and mass transportation.