Non-destructive inline sensors for digital material twin in the carbon fiber tape laying process

The use of inline sensors during production enables the detection of quality-relevant material fluctuations. Thus, machine parameters can be quickly adjusted in case of occurring flaws to minimize waste. In addition, semantic integration of sensors and their data into a data ecosystem enables the analysis of complex correlations. As an example, the implementation of a multimodal thermography and laser thickness inspection system with DICONDE standard in the manufacturing of unidirectional reinforced carbon fiber tapes is presented.