Economical production of fiber reinforced plastic parts – iComposite 4.0

Economical production of fiber reinforced plastic parts – research project iComposite4.0 at AZL, RWTH Aachen Schuler and further partners of the "iComposite 4.0" research project reduce costs by 50 percent and throughput times by 40 percent. This video shows the result of a more than three years ongoing research. An integrative and self-controlled production system for the large scale production of multi-material fiber reinforced plastic parts (iComposite4.0) is the result. The technology was developed based on an automotive floor pan. ■ Visit us at: https://www.schulergroup.com/technologien/produkte/kunststoffpressen/index.html?sLang=en ■ Visit IKV Aachen: https://www.ikv-aachen.de/neuigkeiten/detailseite-neuigkeiten/news/news/detail/icomposite-40-selbstregulierende-fertigung-von-fvk-bauteilen/ Schuler offers customized first-rate technology in all areas of forming – from the networked press to press shop planning. In addition to press, our product includes automation and software solutions, dies, process know-how and service for the entire metalworking industry. Our customers include automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as well as companies in the forging, household appliance and electronics industries. Press from the Schuler Group mint coins for more than 180 countries. When it comes to the digital transformation of the forming technology, we support our customers worldwide as a supplier of innovative system solutions. Founded in 1839 with headquarters in Göppingen, Germany, Schuler AG has about 6 600 employees at production sites in Europe, China and America, as well as service companies in more than 40 countries. The company is majority-owned by the Austrian ANDRITZ Group. ■ Visit us at: https://schulergroup.com ■ Follow us on Social Media: https://linkedin.com/company/schuler-... https://facebook.com/schulergroup https://xing.de/companies/schulergroup Category Science & Technology