Technologies

Introduction

Various technologies are used in the TAPAS1 and TAPAS 2 projects. This can range from welding and pressing to knowledge-based modelling. Within the range of techniques, short and long term trends can be distinguished.

Short term developments

• New materials
• Welding
• Co-consolidation
• Automated fibre placement
• Press-forming
• Structural Health Monitoring

Long term developments

• Genetic Algorithms
• Press forming simulation of thermoplastic composites
• Ultrasonic welding of thermoplastic composites
• Resistance welding of thermoplastic composites
• Knowledge based modelling