Stäubli Highlighted 3D Weaving Capabilities
The company showcased its technical weaving systems designed to transition complex fiber architectures into industrial production.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Manufacturing
Live Poll
Do you trust that new industrial technology platforms will benefit your local manufacturing businesses?
Stäubli has spotlighted its Technical Weaving Systems division and its expertise in 3D weaving for advanced materials. The organization utilizes a center of excellence to help manufacturers scale fabric production from research settings into full-scale industrial environments.
Why it matters
By providing a platform-based approach to textile manufacturing, the organization aims to reduce the need for highly specialized machinery. This strategy helps weavers streamline the development process for CFRP and CMC materials.
Stäubli maintains over 15 years of operational experience in the 3D weaving sector. The firm supports production across multiple platforms, including the TF20, TF30, and TF38 loom series.
The players
Stäubli
Stäubli is a global mechatronics solutions provider based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, known for its expertise in textile machinery and industrial automation.
The details
The Technical Weaving Systems unit supports the production of woven structures for CFRP and CMC materials through machinery like the LX2494 Jacquard and the 4020 and 2688 heavy dobbies. At its center of excellence in Bayreuth, Germany, the company facilitates application engineering, machine adaptation, and R&D to bridge the gap between pilot studies and mass production.
Timeline
Stäubli has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the 3D weaving sector.
Market Landscape
Stäubli's focus on 3D weaving for CFRP manufacturing is a critical development in the broader evolution of advanced composite fabrication. This initiative follows the industry trend of adopting automated weaving technologies to improve the scalability and structural integrity of composite materials.
For industrial partners, this platform-based approach means potentially lower capital costs by utilizing versatile machinery for multiple fabric architectures. Manufacturers can leverage the center of excellence to accelerate their transition from prototype development to stable industrial production.
The takeaway
Advancements in 3D weaving are crucial for modern manufacturers seeking to integrate complex composite materials into high-performance applications. Companies should evaluate their existing production bottlenecks to see if a platform-based machine approach can reduce their reliance on specialized equipment.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in Manufacturing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Compositesworld.
Live Poll
Do you trust that new industrial technology platforms will benefit your local manufacturing businesses?
