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Advanced Composite Manufacturing Through Integrated Engineering.
The performance of an advanced composite structure is influenced by the interaction between material architecture, component geometry, manufacturing process and quality control.
DANTA's technology strategy centres on AFP-led manufacturing, supported by digital process planning, material evaluation and engineering development.
Five Disciplines, One Manufacturing System.
Automated Fiber Placement
A robotic manufacturing process that places composite material along programmed paths to create engineered laminate structures.
ExploreComposite Materials
Material selection must consider structural requirements, temperature, environmental exposure, manufacturing compatibility and qualification needs.
ExploreDigital Manufacturing
CAD geometry, manufacturing toolpaths, simulation and process documentation help connect component design with production execution.
ExploreProcess Development
Trials and structured evaluation are used to assess manufacturability, refine process parameters and establish repeatable manufacturing instructions.
ExploreQuality and Inspection
Inspection methods and documentation are selected according to component requirements, customer specifications and applicable standards.
ExploreThe Process Determines What the Material Can Deliver.
High-performance materials alone do not guarantee high-performance components.
Fibre orientation, laminate architecture, consolidation, manufacturing defects, geometry and environmental exposure all influence structural behaviour.
A credible manufacturing process must therefore consider the relationship between design, material and production from the outset.
Our Technology Priorities.
- Robotic AFP manufacturing
- Composite manufacturing feasibility
- Material-system evaluation
- Toolpath development
- Prototype process development
- Traceability and process documentation
- Inspection and qualification planning
Application-Dependent Engineering.
Not every composite component is suited to AFP.
The appropriate manufacturing route depends on geometry, material form, component dimensions, production volume, structural requirements and the capabilities of the available equipment.
DANTA evaluates these factors before determining whether AFP is an appropriate manufacturing solution.
Have an Engineering Requirement?
Tell us about the component and we will review whether AFP is the right route.