Stäubli expands global 3D weaving capabilities via Bayreuth center

Stäubli has highlighted its Technical Weaving Systems (TWS) organization, a global team specializing in 3D weaving and advanced technical textile applications. Leveraging over 15 years of experience, the company focuses on providing solutions for fast-changing composite markets, including aerospace, defense, carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP), and ceramic matrix composites (CMC).

The company’s operations are centered at a center of excellence in Bayreuth, Germany. This facility manages the entire 3D weaving development process, encompassing research and development, application engineering, machine adaptation, and industrialization. The site includes in-house production capabilities and a dedicated test center for feasibility studies and application optimization.

Through its TF platform approach, Stäubli aims to reduce the need for application-specific machinery, allowing manufacturers to transition from R&D to industrial production while maintaining flexibility. Andreas Schnabel, Head of R&D TWS, noted that the platform enables customers to develop new concepts and explore complex woven structures while adapting to evolving requirements.