DLR - Zentrum für Leichtbauproduktionstechnologie

The DLR Center for Lightweight-Production-Technology (Zentrum für Leichtbauproduktionstechnologie; ZLP) has two research sites, which are located in Augsburg and Stade. Its main focus is the automated production of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components for the aerospace, transport and energy sectors. Several DLR institutes work together in the ZLP: the Institute of Structures and Design, the Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems and the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics. This enables DLR to reproduce the entire CFRP engineering process chain – from the material to the automated production

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Site Stade

The ZLP in Stade is integrated into the building complex of CFK Nord with its partners Fraunhofer, Premium Aerotec, EADSInnovation Works, Dow Chemical and Airbus. It covers part related technologies for fuselage production, wing production, the empennage, rotor blades as well as the automated RTM process as it will be used for both automotive application or the frame production of aircraft.

Standort Augsburg

Schwerpunkte des ZLP in Augsburg sind die Textil- und Infusionstechnologie (Duromer), die Thermoplastverarbeitung, die produktionsintegrierte Qualitätssicherung, die Montage- und Verbindungstechnologie und die Robotik für Faserverbundfertigung. Ziel ist eine durchgängige Automatisierung des Produktionsprozesses für die Fertigung von Faserverbundstrukturen.