Intro to Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) Manufacturing Class

The Intro to Automated Fiber Placement Manufacturing (AFP) course offers knowledge into the world of AFP while providing hands-on experience with state-of-the-art Electroimpact AFP systems. At the end of this one-day course, you’ll even get to take home your very own AFP-manufactured sample. We can’t wait to introduce you to the world of Automated Fiber Placement!

What You Will Learn:

• Basics of the Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) Process
• Necessary information for a programmer to have quality AFP structures made
• Functions of the KR1000 Titan KUKA robot (KUKA’s largest robot arm in production)
• AFP layup process from preparation to finished part removal
• Lab safety features and protocols

You will also:

• Work with one of only 47 operational Electroimpact AFP systems in the world
• See live demonstrations of robotic AFP head maintenance and assembly
• Work hands-on with the post-layup inspection process, mock panel repair, and thermoset and thermoplastic materials

Cancellation Policy:
Free cancellation until three days (Feb. 1, 2026) before the class begins. Cancellation requests after deadline will receive a 50% refund. Cancellation requests occurring the day of the class or later are not eligible for refund.

Not sure if this class is for you?

Contact: atlas@idp.wichita.edu