The automated fiber placement (AFP) process of thermoplastic tape with in-situ consolidation is
a promising technology to enable a resource-efficient production of load-optimized near-net
shape lightweight parts. However it is prone to difficult processing due to its complexities
and interacting parameters. This thesis analyses and validates a methodology for a digital twin
for the AFP process of thermoplastic tailored composites blanks to enable a realistic
part-oriented process modeling.
