The patent pending WEAV3D® process is based on a woven composite lattice reinforcement called Rebar For Plastics®. Our lattice forming machines produce custom lattice structures from unidirectional, fiber-reinforced composite tapes. The composite lattices are then overmolded into a finished structural component using conventional molding processes.
By tuning the weave density, tape materials and number of layers in the lattice preform, we can locally tune a part’s performance to meet application-specific targets, all while reducing costs by 30 to 50% versus traditional composites.