en.Wedoany.com Reported - Avel Robotics (Lorient, France) reports that its automated fiber placement (AFP) process reduces the environmental impact of composite foil production by more than 30%, based on published measurements rather than estimates.

According to Avel, the environmental benefits of the process begin at the design stage. Because the AFP process allows precise placement of fibers exactly where needed for structural performance, material waste is significantly reduced regardless of foil geometry. At the same time, the method completely eliminates the need for layup molds, thereby reducing sources of traditional material usage and process complexity.

Material selection further enhances these advantages. The tow prepreg used by Avel does not contain a release film, which differs from composite materials widely used in offshore racing yachting and aerospace. The company states that this helps reduce production waste and makes the overall process cleaner. The carbon fiber used comes from local production in France.

The environmental impact of Avel's production equipment and process has been measured and published in a 2024 peer-reviewed study conducted by Baley, Davies, Troalen, Chamley, Dinham-Price, Marchandise, and Keryvin. As part of the Foil Infinity project, new measurements are underway. This project is funded by the Brittany Region and carried out in collaboration with Ubside and MerConcept, following prior optimizations of robot productivity and autoclave cycles.

Avel describes the combination of process, materials, sourcing, and continuous optimization as the foundation of its eco-performance positioning, viewing AFP not only as a tool for producing high-performance composite components but also as a means to help customers reduce the environmental footprint of the products they manufacture.

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