Cevotec Highlights Automated Fiber Patch Placement for Aerospace Composite Structures
BY Composights
Published: 12 May 2026
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Germany-based composite manufacturing technology company Cevotec is highlighting its Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) technology for aerospace composite structures, focusing on automated production of geometrically complex carbon fibre components. The company presented the technology during SAMPE 2026 as part of its ongoing work in advanced composites manufacturing.
Fiber Patch Placement is an automated manufacturing process that applies individually tailored carbon fibre patches onto complex three-dimensional mould geometries. Unlike conventional layup approaches that rely on continuous prepreg plies, the system places discrete fibre patches according to local load requirements, enabling more material-efficient composite structures.
According to Cevotec, the technology is particularly suited for aerospace applications involving highly curved geometries, variable thickness transitions, and load-specific reinforcement zones that are difficult to manufacture using traditional automated fibre placement methods. The process is being positioned for structural aerospace components where weight optimisation and manufacturing precision are critical.
The company also highlighted integration of simulation-driven design workflows alongside automated manufacturing systems to improve repeatability and reduce material waste during production. The approach supports automated handling of carbon fibre prepreg materials while enabling scalable manufacturing of complex composite parts.
Advanced automated placement technologies such as FPP are gaining increasing attention within aerospace composites manufacturing as the industry seeks to improve production efficiency for next-generation lightweight aircraft structures. The ability to optimise fibre orientation and reinforcement locally can support both structural performance improvements and reduced material consumption in carbon fibre composite systems.
Source: Cevotec | LinkedIn
