Tailored Stitching Powers Structural Batteries: AFP-Ready Laminate Innovations
This article explores how tailored stitching techniques enable laminates to store energy, transforming them into structural batteries and making automated fiber placement (AFP) systems more accessible and cost‑effective.
Pravin Luthada
CEO & Co-founder, Addcomposites Oy
About the Author
Pravin Luthada, formerly a space scientist at ISRO, brings a decade of experience in advanced composites manufacturing for satellites and launch vehicles. His exposure to the high costs of traditional AFP drove him to co‑found Addcomposites Oy, where he leads the development of patented, plug‑in AFP toolheads that democratize high‑performance composite fabrication. His deep industry insight informs this article on the future of structural batteries and affordable manufacturing.
Composite material
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- BT45NPM Phenolic Tube – High-Strength Hybrid Aramid Material
- CTS06M Cemented Carbide: High-Performance Wear-Resistant Material
- NP322 Phenolic Sheet – Superior Lubricity & Machining Performance
- KCR18+ Cemented Carbide: High-Performance Tungsten Hard Material
- FS27 Fused Magnesium‑Aluminate Spinel – High‑Purity, Thermal Shock Resistant Refractory
- TMG30: Premium Submicron Grade for ISO Cutting Tool Applications
- OOA Prepreg B180 CF02 (0/+45° N-S) – High-Temperature Epoxy Carbon Fiber Composite
- Densimet® 185: High-Performance Tungsten Heavy Alloy for Advanced Engineering
- Delrin: A Strong, Versatile Plastic Alternative to Metal for High-Performance Applications