CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: University of Dayton, ZSK
The University of Dayton Research Institute and ZSK Embroidery Machines’ collaborative booth showcases the latest developments in tailored fiber placement equipment and technology.
The (UDRI, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.) and ZSK Embroidery Machines (St. Louis, Mo., U.S.) showcase the latest developments in tailored fiber placement (TFP) equipment and technology. TFP is an automated, tow steering performer that uses dry fiber to make highly optimized and inexpensive composite preforms. ZSK is running equipment on the show floor and sharing its latest advances in the machinery. UDRI is displaying the applications and composite parts made using the technology, as well as custom software developed specifically for TFP design and optimization. This collaborative exhibit reportedly provides attendees with an opportunity to watch preform generation firsthand and inspect the final composite parts made from the preforms.
Over the past three years, UDRI and ZSK have formed a tight collaborative to further TFP technology and application. UDRI serves as ZSK’s eastern demonstration center while simultaneously performing research, development and engineering activities with the equipment for its aerospace, automotive and defense customers.
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