Thermoplastic composites boast several advantages over thermoset composites including
outstanding mechanical performance, thermoformability and recyclability. Coupled with …

Fiber-reinforced composite materials are replacing metallic components due to their higher
specific strength and stiffness. Automation and thermoplastics emerged to overcome the …

The mechanism and behavior of laser irradiation during the laser-assisted in-situ
consolidation additive manufacturing (LCAM) process were investigated in terms of …

Several consolidation cycles were performed to study the impact of processing parameters
on void content, ultrasonic NDT and mechanical performance of CF/PEEK composites. A …

In this study, experimental investigations were performed to gain insights into the processing
parameter effects of laser-assisted automated fibre placement (AFP) on the mechanical …

This article provides an overview of the evolution of the in-situ consolidation (ISC) process
over time. This evolution is intimately linked with the advancements in each of the steps of …

The ability of a modern near infra-red laser tape placement system to produce high-quality
laminates is investigated by performing short beam strength tests on samples manufactured …

The choice of a manufacturing process, raw materials, and process parameters affects the
quality of produced pre-consolidated tapes used in thermoplastic pultrusion. In this study, we …

Mechanical drilling-induced burr in carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites is
one of the most significant macro-geometrical failures of CFRP composites; nevertheless …

Laser-assisted automated fibre placement (LAFP) process is promising for manufacturing
large-scale thermoplastic composite parts. However, its laydown speed suffers from the near …