Plant automation
Automation of complete production processes, integration of new components and retrofit of existing equipment.
- PLC and drive technology
- Machine and line integration
- Operating concepts and process control
- Retrofit and modernisation
Innovation
Making production smarter.
We combine automation, data, measurement technology and new manufacturing methods into solutions ready for industrial use.
Digitalisation & Industry 4.0
Acquisition, connection and use of production data for transparency, quality and faster decision-making.
- Process data acquisition
- Visualisation and dashboards
- Quality and production analysis
- Connectivity of machines and systems
Inline thickness measurement
Measurement close to the product shortens the control loop and enables faster reactions during start-up, product changes and process deviations.
- Measurement close to the die or calender
- Suitable sensor technology for different polymers
- Display on operator panels and smart devices
- Reduction of scrap and response time
F2-Compositor®
Automatic tape placement for thermoplastic materials. The scalable platform enables automated production of tape preforms for fibre-reinforced components.
- Automated placement of thermoplastic tapes
- Reproducible preform production
- Near-net-shape concepts
- Lightweight and composite applications
F3-Compositor®
Micro tape placement for highly precise deposition of narrow thermoplastic tapes and complex reinforcement structures.
- Local reinforcement
- Material-efficient placement strategies
- Narrow tape widths
- Complex geometries
Process analysis & simulation
Our partner network provides expertise in extrusion process simulation, trials, laboratory analysis and technical assessment.
Composites & lightweight design
Thermoplastic composite technologies combine high mechanical performance with reduced weight. Automated tape placement, targeted reinforcement and material-efficient concepts create solutions for the lightweight structures of the future.
- Thermoplastic tapes and preforms
- Material- and resource-efficient lightweight design
- Local, load-optimised reinforcement
- Scalable industrial manufacturing