Robotic Automation of CFRP Components for Aviation

This document discusses how researchers at Fraunhofer FFM in Germany are using robotics and automation to reduce production costs of large carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components for the aviation industry. It highlights the challenges of adapting flexible, high-precision robotic systems—such as the ABB IRB 6660 with Force Control Technology—to handle varying component geometries and improve positioning accuracy.