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Supporting Equipment Options

  • Fiber creels and tensioning systems
    • On pallets
    • Electronic
    • Mechanical
    • Bookshelf
  • Resin mixing and refilling systems
  • Impregnation baths
    • Roller impregnation
    • Deep impregnation
  • Curing ovens, batch and continuous
  • Mandrels pre-heating oven
  • Mandrel extractors
  • Mandrels, Collapsible or Solid
  • Scrapper
  • Unit for prepreg/rubber and peel-ply winding
  • Pre-heating of the tape

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Mikrosam produces a range of slitting and rewinding equipment for composite prepregs: UD thermoset, thermoplastic, dryfiber, and fabric.

Our machines allow customers to save costs by acquiring large width raw material from suppliers and preparing narrow tapes on-demand.

We pioneered the small-scale slitting and rewinding equipment for R&D departments. Now, we offer high ROI complete units for large-scale conversion of raw composite material together with inspection systems.

Why Choose Mikrosam for Prepreg Conversion

  • Key Benefits
  • Technical Characteristics

Key Benefits

  • Accurate slitting of thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg tapes.
  • Significant cost savings compared to outsourcing of the slitting.
  • Capability to slit prepreg tapes with different widths.
  • Inspection and automatic detection of the errors on the slit tape before it is re-wound on the spool.
  • Excellent client support and assistance

Technical Characteristics

  • Multi-framespoolwinders
  • Wide slit tape width: 20mm–600mm (ATL)
  • Thermoset and thermoplastic UDprepreg tapecutting
  • Tape edge guiding and laser assisted spool positioning
  • Narrow slit tape width (AFP):
    • 3.175mm (1/8)’’
    • 6.35mm (1/4)’’
    • 12,7mm (1/2)’’ or custom defined
  • Cutting accuracy+/-0.125mm
  • Various slitting concepts: crash cutting, blade cutting, rotation shear blade cutting
  • Adjustment and controlling of slitting parameters
  • Easily adjustable cutting width positions
  • Fast Exchangeable slitting modules (shafts)
  • Number of slit-tow rewinding positions: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 up to 48.
  • Rewinding strategy:
    • Level/Step/Taper winding patterns
    • Pancake coil winding
  • Fast spool fix system for quick replacement
  • Splicing function
  • Inserting interleaf film for thermoset slit tape
  • Maximum process Speed: up to100m/min

Mikrosam Prepreg Slitting & Rewinding Products

  • Products
  • MikroSlit
  • MikroInspect

Products

Mikrosam offers slitting products:

  • Wide to Narrow slitter–(600mm down to 1”)
  • Online slitting & rewinding–300mm to 0.25” up to 48 positions
  • Two-step Slitting 0.25” cassette and cassette to spool rewinder 300, compact rewinder
  • MikroINSPECT–online slitting and rewinding detection and inspection

In one of the following configurations:

  • One Step Process-direct slitting and spool rewinding
  • Two Step Process–slitting and cassettes rewinding with separate independent spool rewinding unit

MikroSlit

Operator Software for control of our conversion machines, featuring:

  • Set-up of winding parameters
  • Control of winding tension
  • Warning and alarm functions (broken tape, length stop, diameter stop)
  • Prepreg length measurement.
  • Multilanguage support
  • Other functional material management programming

MikroInspect

Automatic Online Inspection System

This is unique technology developed by Mikrosam for online inspection and automatic detection of the errors on the slit tape before it is re-wound on the spool. It is developed by constant input by customer requirements for increasing demand of high-quality error free slit tape that in later stage can be processed in Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) orAutomated Tape Laying (ATL) machines.

The list of errors that are detected and recorded by IPLIS are:

  • Width-out of tolerance
  • Tow thickness-out of tolerance–tow profile measurement principle
  • Fuzz detection
  • Foreign object detection
  • Splice position detection

All detected errors are continuously detected in the QCS System.

Interested in learning more?

Have specific requirement s or configuration in mind?

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Winding Expert

Software for Offline Analysis, Programming and Simulation for Filament Winding

  • Mandrel generation
  • Winding pattern development
  • Geodesic and non-geodesic winding path development
  • Winding pathand patternsimulation
  • Post-processing
  • Control data generation

MikroPlace

Modern NURBS platform for simulation and programing of AFP & ATL machines

  • CATIA Compatible
  • Import/Export to standard formats such as IGES, STEP, NASTRAN, SolidWorks,etc.
  • Generates layup on mandrel shapes
  • Sophisticated layup algorithms and attributes
  • Organization of plies and courses
  • Analysis of layup and many more feature

QCS – Quality Control System

Continuous improvement via data monitoring and traceability

  • Comprehensive and Custom Quality Control System for Online and Offline Tracking and Reporting of CompositeManufacturing
  • Data Acquisition and data management hardware & software
  • Product & Program data, Raw material consumption, Operation and process time
  • Process speed, temperature, Compaction pressure, Tension monitoring
  • History data for every manufactured part
  • Possibility to include additional data on customer request.

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Mikrosam has a history of delivering high-quality prepreg equipment for various applications.

Each machine is designed specifically to the customer’s requirements driven by the exact fiber-resin combination and required capacity.

Our latest offering is based on the increasing demand for using a towpreg for filament winding applications. Mikrosam’s proprietary Quality Control System included with every machine provides production data traceability and analysis of critical process parameters.

Key benefits of Mikrosam prepreg machines:

  • Long history in delivery of various large-scale prepreg machines
  • Hotmelt, solvent, thermoplastic and towpreg production technology
  • Proven capabilities in delivering high-quality prepreg machines
  • On-demand production
  • Long-term investment, short payback period
  • Develop, define and apply your proprietary prepreg making/slitting technology
  • R&D and industrial scale equipment
  • In-house installed machine for demonstration and testing

Mikrosam Prepreg Equipment

  • Solvent thermoset Process
  • Hot-melt Resin System
  • Thermoplastic Prepreg Making

Solvent thermoset Process

  • Type of reinforcement (fibers/cloth/paper):
    •  Carbon
    •  Glass
    •  Aramid
    • Hybrid
  • Type of resin:
    • Thermoset
  • Width: up to 2,000mm
  • Weight: up to 1,000g/m2
  • Infrared and convectional heating
  • Advanced resin metering and automated mixing
  • System for surface weight measurement of (non) impregnated materia

Hot-melt Resin System

  • Type of reinforcement (fibers/cloth/paper):
    • Carbon
    • Glass
    • Aramid
    • Hybrid
  • Type of resin:
    • Hotmelt
  • Prepreg width: up to 2,000mm
  • Process speed: up to30m/min
  • Coating: double–roller, slot-die, etc.
  • Spreading: servo-controlled, bar-type
  • Quality tracking: infra-red based, X-raybased
  • Rewinding: tape, tow-preg, slit-tape with plastic film
  • Process temperature: 40-250ºC
  • Heating/Cooling method: customizable

Prepreg types: Towpreg, fabric prepreg, Unidirectional (UD) Prepreg

Thermoplastic Prepreg Making

  • Automatic control over the process
  • Advanced regulation of the temperature
  • Precise powder scattering system
  • Wide range of thermoplastic resins
  • Type of reinforcement:
    • Fabric (glass, carbon, aramid, natural fibers)
  • Type of resins:
    • PEEK, PPS, PES, PEKK, PSU, PA6, etc…
  • Final prepreg areal weight: up to 800g/m2
  • Calender rolls
  • Prepreg width: up to 1,200mm
  • Heating temperature: up to 400ºC
  • Process speed:0-10m/min

Towpreg Production

  • Key benefits of Mikrosam Towpreg production machine
  • Technical features

Key benefits of Mikrosam Towpreg production machine

Many customers see value in acquiring in-house production of towpreg which is used either for filament winding or automated towpreg placement processes. Mikrosam’s customized solution for towpreg production reduces the total cost of production and resolves many questions related to logistics and provides higher process and material quality control. It can be used with any fiber reinforcement and any commercially available or proprietary hot-melt resin systems.Precise and controllable tow-preg resin content

  • Significant cost savings compared to outsourcing tow-preg manufacturing
  • Capability to manufacture tow-pregs with different widths
  • State-of-the-art technology and equipment performance
  • Winding of various tow-preg spool packages and patterns
  • R&D and industrial-scale equipment

Technical features

  • Thermoset resin towpreg process for carbon fibers (12K, 24K)
  • Thermoset resin towpreg process for glass fibers (1200, 2400tex)
  • Various types of coating methods–resin type dependent
  • Possibility to use a wide range of resin systems
  • Programmable spool rewinding patterns and towpreg spool sizes
  • Number of towpreg spool positions: 4, 8, 16
  • Process speed: up to 30 m/min–depending on the resin type

Hybrid and Unique Prepreg Making Solutions only by Mikrosam

  • Modular impregnating line for producing of fabric and UD prepregs, and towpreg
  • Use Solvent and Hot-melt resins on the same line
  • Reverse roller coating for resin film production with hot-melt resins
  • Slitting capability to slit the final prepreg into narrower rolls
  • Up to 1200mm prepreg width or more (upon customer’s requirements)
  • Unique Double-belt press line to process thermoset and thermoplastic resins
  • Produce on-demand fabric or UD prepregs up to exact and custom specification
  • Fine control of thermal process: speed, heating, and cooling can be finely adjusted
  • Film-based or powder scattering methods
  • Up to 600mm prepreg width or more (upon customer requirements)

 

       Learn more

Interested in learning more?

Have specific requirements in mind?

MikroPreg Software for Prepreg-making Equipment

  • Software with integrated HMI interface
  • Data back-up for prepreg tracing
  • Quality control and SCADA PC Application
  • QCS System included for customized reporting
  • All parameters recorded in database

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Our range of AFP and ATL machines are designed for flexibility, easy of use, and scale.

Each head has Multi-Material capabilities and a range of configuration options. So, whether you’re starting out in R&D setting and need a budget-scale solution, or entering into serial production and need high-reliability units, our work-cells will have you covered.

They are re-configurable and upgradeable. We help you choose an initial configuration that is suited to scale and will not hold you down as you grow your presence on the market.

Automated Fiber and Tape Placement with Performance / Price you can count on

  • Key Benefits
  • Cell Configurations
  • AFP Technical Specifications
  • ATL Technical Specification
  • Options for AFP & ATL Cells

Key Benefits

  • Multi-material AFP heads for Thermoset, Thermoplastic and Dry-fiber layup
  • Quick change IR and Laser heating
  • Automated Head Exchange in <2 mins
  • Fast Bi-directional layup
  • In-process Layup Inspection System (IPLIS)
  • Leading thermoplastics layup with in-situ consolidation from closed loop feedback
  • First on market with dual-robot thermoplastics layup capability

Cell Configurations

  • Robot, Gantry(High-rail),Low-railPortal, and Column configurations, with and without enclosures
  • Lab-scale and industrial size equipment for serial production
  • Combine other functions on same work-cell for maximum productivity and higherROI
  • Custom designs and functions available

AFP Technical Specifications

  • AFP with4, 8, 16 or more tows
  • Tow widths:¼”,½”or 1”
  • Single-tape AFP from¼”up to 2” tapes
  • Thermoset, thermoplastics and dry-fiber
  • Maximum layup speed: 80 m/min*
  • Cut-and-restart repeatability:±2.5mm*
  • Course placement accuracy:-0/+2.5mm*
  • Minimum cut/restart distance: <=10mm*
  • Minimum course length: 120mm*
  • IR from 1kW up
  • Laser heating: 3, 4, 6kW or more
  • IR and Visual process cameras

*Depending on material, cell configuration, controller, tool geometry and maximum layup speedGuaranteed reliability for serial production

ATL Technical Specification

  • ATL up to 300mm (12”)wide tape
  • Widths: 50mm (2”), 75mm (3”), 150mm (6”), 300mm (12”)
  • Dual ultrasonic knife contour cutting
  • Pre-layup defect detection
  • Patented ATL Head

Options for AFP & ATL Cells

  • Robot Linear and Tool Rotational axes
  • Bar-code readers and factory integration
  • Laser Projection and In-line Inspection Systems
  • Ultrasonic trimming capability

AFP & ATL Models to Choose

Discovery

Discovery

  • Multi-material R&D configuration
  • Manual head exchange
  • High reliability
  • Kuka Fortec or similar Robot only
  • Multi-tow or Single tow AFP
Libra

Libra

  • Starter production unit and advanced R&D setup
  • Kuka Quantec or similar Robot
  • High- or low-rail Gantry
  • AFP with 8, 16 or more tows
  • ATL 50-150mm
  • Automated Head Exchange
Taurus

Taurus

  • High-performance AFP and ATL unit for production configuration
  • Kuka Titan or similar Robot
  • High- or low-rail Gantry
  • AFP with 8, 16 or more tows
  • ATL up to 300mm
  • Automated Head Exchange
  • High-reliability unit for maximum performance

Not sure which unit is right for you?

Need special requirements or capabilities?
Review the table below and contact us for more in-depth discussion.

Product Comparison

DISCOVERY

LIBRA

TAURUS

ROBOT

Yes

Yes

Yes

GANTRY, LOW-RAIL PORTAL, or COLUMN

No

YES

YES

AFP AND ATP

Single tape 2″ or 4x 1/4″

4, 8x 1/4″

8, 16, 24x or custom 1/4″

ATL

50 TO 150MM

75 TO 300MM

HEATING SYSTEM
-IR
-LASER

– 800W
– 2KW

– 1KW
– 4 TO 6KW

– 2KW
– 4 TO 12KW+

HEAD EXCHANGE

MANUAL

AUTOMATIC

AUTOMATIC

QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

BASIC

PREMIUM

PREMIUM

IPLIS – INSPECTION

NO

YES, OPTIONAL

YES, OPTIONAL

Automated Head Exchange

Reduce Downtime. Increase Productivity and Utilization.

Mikrosam’s Multi-material AFP and ATL units have had fast automatic head exchange capability for number of years.

Less than 3 minutes to switch from AFP or ATL to another head.

This reduces your downtime and improves productivity. Works with any cell or head/end-effectors.

Our Software

MikroPlace

Modern NURBS platform for simulation and programing of AFP & ATL machines

  • CATIA Compatible
  • Import/Export to standard formats such as IGES, STEP, NASTRAN, SolidWorks,etc.
  • Generates layup on mandrel shapes
  • Sophisticated layup algorithms and attributes
  • Organization of plies and courses
  • Analysis of layup and many more feature

Winding Expert

Software for Offline Analysis, Programming and Simulation for Filament Winding

  • Mandrel generation
  • Winding pattern development
  • Geodesic and non-geodesic winding path development
  • Winding pathand patternsimulation
  • Post-processing
  • Control data generation

QCS – Quality Control System

Continuous improvement via data monitoring and traceability

  • Comprehensive and Custom Quality Control System for Online and Offline Tracking and Reporting of CompositeManufacturing
  • Data Acquisition and data management hardware & software
  • Product & Program data, Raw material consumption, Operation and process time
  • Process speed, temperature, Compaction pressure, Tension monitoring
  • History data for every manufactured part
  • Possibility to include additional data on customer request.

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Mikrosam is one of the most innovative solution providers for filament winding machines.

Our customers span the globe in numerous industries.

We continually improve and innovate on our winding solutions while giving customers higher ROI on lower Total Cost of Ownership on Filament Winding equipment.

Choose Mikrosam and Enjoy World Class Performance on Filament Winding Operations

  • Key Benefits
  • Cell Configurations
  • Auxiliary Equipment

Key Benefits

Why our customers choose Mikrosam for Filament Winding

  • Innovative features, leading components, and robust design for long operation
  • Worldwide leader in automated lines for pressure vessels (LPG/CNG/CHG)
  • Proven automotive experience in serial production with Tier 1 clients
  • Full range of up to 6-axis machines
  • High-quality and low cycle-time towpreg winding
  • Software for non-axis symmetrical shape winding
  • Dual-drive carriage for precise control in Multi-Spindle configurations

Cell Configurations

  • Overhead Portal for Multi-spindle – standard filament winders with up to 6 axis, or multiple spindle configuration for fast, industry leading capabilities
  • Floor-bed and Movable Carriage – large mandrel, heavy duty applications, up to 6 axis
  • Robotic – for R&D and complex shape prototyping
  • Hybrid – FW and AFP Special solutions for space and R&D applications

Auxiliary Equipment

  • Fiber creels and tensioning systems
    • On pallets
    • Electronic
    • Mechanical
    • Bookshelf
  • Resin mixing and refilling systems
  • Impregnation baths
    • Roller impregnation
    • Deep impregnation
  • Curing ovens
  • Mandrels pre-heating oven
    • Continuous
    • Stationary
  • Mandrel extractors
  • Mandrels
    • Collapsible
    • Soild
  • Scrapper
  • Unit for prepreg/rubber and peel-ply winding
  • Pre-heating of the tape

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Multi-Spindle Units for High-Capacity Solutions

  • Key Features
  • Technical Characteristics

Key Features

  • Advanced solutions for LPG, CNG, hydrogen tanks and other composite pressure vessels
  • Large capacity production output
  • Simultaneously winding of up to 5 spindles
  • Tailor made configuration
  • Wet and Dry (towpreg) Winding
  • Stable and precise geometry

Technical Characteristics

  • Heavy duty design
  • Diameter range: 50mm up to 800mm
  • Length range: 600mm up to 3m
  • Max.mandrel weight: 500kg
  • Individual Fiber Tension Range: 5-80 N
  • 0-90º winding angle capability
  • 2 to 5 spindles configurations
  • Up to 5 axes of control
  • QCS-Quality Control System
  • Circumferential (hoop) and helical winding
  • Double carriage system for precise control of winding

Floor-bed and Heavy-duty units for Large Mandrels

  • Key Features
  • Technical Characteristics

Key Features

  • Robust steel construction
  • Carriage bed length according to customer’s requirements
  • Possibility for carriage mounted fiber creel
  • Single or dual-spindle configuration with large diameter capabilities
  • First automated single-cell with AFP and FW for large complex composite parts
  • Wet and Dry (towpreg) Winding
  • High performance for large composite parts

Technical Characteristics

  • Diameter range: 50mm up to 4m
  • Length range: 1m up to 30m
  • Max.mandrel weight: up to 80t
  • Tape tension range: 500-4,000N
  • 0º-90º winding angle capability
  • Up to 6 axis configuration
  • Individual fiber tension: 5-80N
  • Modern CNC system
  • Safety integration in all modes of operation
  • Additional functions: Prepreg or other tape winding

Small-scale and flexible R&D units

  • Key Benefits

Key Benefits

Tailored for R&D and small-scale production, Mikrosam’s advanced filament winding solutions deliver unmatched precision, flexibility, and control for composite manufacturing. Designed for precision and adaptability, these machines offer a cost-effective solution for testing, prototyping, and optimizing composite structures.

  • Versatile Capabilities
  • Compact Yet Powerful
  • Cost-Effective Solution
  • Scalability
  • Enhanced Control
  • User-Friendly Interface

       ➡ Learn more. 

Interested in learning more?

Have specific requirements and technical needs? Contact us to discuss how to Mikrosam can help you.

Our Software

Winding Expert

Software for Offline Analysis, Programming and Simulation for Filament Winding

  • Mandrel generation
  • Winding pattern development
  • Geodesic and non-geodesic winding path development
  • Winding pathand patternsimulation
  • Post-processing
  • Control data generation

MikroPlace

Modern NURBS platform for simulation and programing of AFP & ATL machines

  • CATIA Compatible
  • Import/Export to standard formats such as IGES, STEP, NASTRAN, SolidWorks,etc.
  • Generates layup on mandrel shapes
  • Sophisticated layup algorithms and attributes
  • Organization of plies and courses
  • Analysis of layup and many more feature

QCS – Quality Control System

Continuous improvement via data monitoring and traceability

  • Comprehensive and Custom Quality Control System for Online and Offline Tracking and Reporting of CompositeManufacturing
  • Data Acquisition and data management hardware & software
  • Product & Program data, Raw material consumption, Operation and process time
  • Process speed, temperature, Compaction pressure, Tension monitoring
  • History data for every manufactured part
  • Possibility to include additional data on customer request.

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Flexible DBP Prepreg Line at JEC Innovation…

05.02.2025

Mikrosam is showcasing its latest and unique Flexible Double-Belt Press Prepreg Line at JEC World 2025. With decades of expertise in composite manufacturing, Mikrosam is your…

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Mikrosam at JEC World 2025

Mikrosam at JEC World 2025

27.01.2025

At this JEC WORLD 2025, Mikrosam will present its latest highly advanced, engineered-to-order automated solutions for composite parts. In addition to its extensive experience, Mikrosam is the…

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Modular and Scalable Towpreg Manufacturing: The Smart Choice for Your Next Investment

Modular and Scalable Towpreg Manufacturing: The Smart…

20.11.2024

Towpreg manufacturing technology is evolving rapidly to meet the needs of industries demanding high-performance, lightweight, and cost-effective materials. Mikrosam has risen to the challenge by…

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Versatile Robotic Filament Winding Cell with Single Tape Placement Head

Versatile Robotic Filament Winding Cell with Single…

05.11.2024

Mikrosam, a pioneer in composite manufacturing technologies, proudly announces the delivery of its advanced robotic filament winding machine with automated tape placement head to Cidetec,…

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Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels

Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP…

24.10.2024

Mikrosam is proud to deliver its latest single tape placement head to the Polymer-based Lightweight Design at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg,…

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