Stäubli Expanded Industrial 3D Weaving Capabilities
Manufacturers of carbon-fiber structures can now leverage standardized loom platforms to scale production from R&D to factory floor.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Stäubli has highlighted its industrial 3D weaving solutions, emphasizing a platform-based approach designed to move complex fabric architectures for CFRP and CMC materials into mass production. The company leverages over 15 years of technical experience to support manufacturers with specialized hardware and application engineering.
Why it matters
Manufacturers often face high costs when transitioning advanced fabric designs from pilot labs to industrial lines. By utilizing standardized platforms like the TF30 and TF38, operators can reduce the need for expensive, application-specific machinery.
Stäubli has accumulated 15 years of experience in 3D weaving technology, serving manufacturers working with carbon-fiber reinforced plastics and ceramic matrix composites. The firm now emphasizes a platform-driven approach that reduces the need for application-specific machinery.
The players
Stäubli
An international manufacturer of mechatronic solutions and high-speed weaving machinery headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.
The details
The company’s Technical Weaving Systems organization operates a center of excellence in Bayreuth, Germany, to manage R&D and industrialization. Its hardware portfolio includes the TF20 loom with contactless weft take-over and the LX2494 Jacquard machine, which is engineered to handle heavy loads. Manufacturers select specific weft insertion concepts based on material behavior and fabric architecture requirements.
Timeline
Stäubli has maintained 15 years of experience in 3D weaving.
Market Landscape
This development follows the long-standing industry shift from manual composite layup to automated, precision-engineered weaving processes. Stäubli is standardizing modular hardware to bridge the gap between pilot-stage R&D and high-volume industrial output.
Operators currently developing advanced composite materials should evaluate whether their existing machinery can be adapted to these standardized platforms. The shift toward platform-based looms may provide a cost-effective alternative to commissioning bespoke equipment for new fabric architectures.
The takeaway
The platform approach reduces the reliance on custom, project-specific weaving machinery. Manufacturers should review their current R&D pipeline to determine if standardized loom architectures can accommodate their specific fabric requirements for future industrialization.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Compositesworld.
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