2020-02-20
Voith presents the further development of the award-winning VRA technology at JEC World 2020
- Voith at the JEC World 2020: Hall 6, Booth U37
- The focus of the trade fair presentation is on tailored stacks for the automotive and aerospace industries
- New development VRA NextGen enables direct stacking of prepreg tapes
VRA NextGen: fully automatic direct placement of pre-impregnated fibers
The first generation of VRA technology has already been very well received in the market and was honored with several awards. Now, the improved process enables the direct deposition of prepreg tapes – carbon fiber tapes impregnated with epoxy resin. Previously, this was only possible with dry material. Instead of applying a binder, the resin is impregnated directly into the fibers. This further streamlines the process chain and facilitates handling of the workpieces – especially if they are processed within the same production line. The technology is also suitable for the series production of CFRP components.
Both the basic VRA technology and the further development VRA NextGen enable optimized fiber placement with the help of Voith's innovations in fiber conditioning and tape handling. The result is customized stacks that reduce waste and increase cost efficiency.
From prototype to automatic production line
Visitors to the booth will also be able to find out more about the many opportunities for cooperation. As a full-range supplier, Voith supports customers throughout the entire production development process – from the initial, individual idea to the prototype, small or large series production and the development of automated production lines.
Voith Composites is the R&D and production center of carbon fiber-reinforced composites in the Voith Group.
About the company
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
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