Direct Roving Placement

Abstract

In this paper the Direct Roving Placement technology (DRP) is presented as a new technology for the automated production of wind energy rotor blades. The DRP-technology is one part within the development of a complete process chain for the production of prototype rotor blades for research purposes. Primary objective of the DRP-technology is the reduction of the overall manufacturing costs, by lowering the material costs. This can be achived by the direct processing of the raw fiber material, eliminating the fabric manufacturing processes. In addition to that, the aim of the research activities is to reach high production rates and improve overall manufacturing quality with an automated high volume direct fiber layup process.