Coriolis Composites is advancing its position in the U.S. market by strengthening its technological offerings and expanding its on-the-ground presence. Central to this strategy is the innovative C1.2 Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) machine (2022)—engineered to precisely and efficiently drape complex concave components. Building on this innovation, Coriolis continues to expand its AFP product line with the C3 (2025) and C5 (2020) machines, featuring large dockable heads for high-rate production of large aerostructures. 

Comprehensive Solutions Across Composite Manufacturing 

Coriolis is the only AFP supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of robotic and gantry systems, covering the full spectrum of composite part manufacturing—from small, intricate geometries to large-scale aerospace components, such as wings. In addition to AFP hardware, the company is enhancing design-to-manufacture integration through Catfiber, a powerful design optimization tool embedded in Catia V5 and 3DX. Independent of the AFP machine brand, Catfiber enables engineering teams to simulate manufacturability, address AFP constraints such as gaps and sectorization, and perform FEA-driven optimization early in the design cycle. 

Technical Support and Local Infrastructure 

 As part of its North American expansion, Coriolis has opened a new technical center in Wichita, Kansas, to provide direct support and improve service responsiveness for U.S.-based customers. Its machines are already operational at several high-profile institutions, including the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), underscoring the growing adoption of Coriolis’ AFP technology in the United States. To date, just under 10 AFP machines have been installed nationwide.