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Dieffenbacher's Fibreforge helping UNIST in research

22 Jan '21

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Dieffenbacher has installed a new Fibreforge tape laying system at the South Korea Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). The system, in use since mid-October, is helping UNIST advance its research for companies in the automotive and aerospace industries. It is the first Firbreforge order for Dieffenbacher in South Korea.

The tape laying system was ordered by UNIST in 2019. The installation and commissioning of the tape laying system began in August 2020. The system was successfully accepted in October.

The UNIST project underscores the versatility of the Fibreforge technology. The world’s fastest tape laying system is suitable for both the mass production of lightweight components and research for new processes. More than 10 systems are in use in production worldwide. In addition to UNIST, seven other research institutes are equipped with Fibreforge technology.

“We develop new processes and applications, mainly for companies in the automotive and aerospace industries,” said Prof Young-Bin Park, head of the UNIST Composites Research Centre. “We were looking for a highly precise and economical tape laying system and found it at Dieffenbacher. Fibreforge takes our research to a whole new level.”

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which initially caused a slight delay in the start of construction work, the rest of the project went absolutely smoothly,” added Park. “Many thanks to the entire Dieffenbacher team for the fast and uncomplicated installation and commissioning despite the difficult conditions. We were excited to begin using the Fibreforge for our research in mid-October.”

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SV)