Who are you and what is your research topic?
I am Christian Buelow and examining the properties of thin ply layers for automatic
fabrication and for the resulting laminate. These laminates could e.g. be used for structural
aircraft parts. Thin ply layers are sheets of carbon fibers much thinner than standard carbon
fiber layers with a thickness below 100 µm.
Which research question are you working on?
I am especially working on the automation of the thin ply layup. There the thin ply layers are
e.g. 3x thinner than standard layers about 3x more layers are needed. Therefore an
automated fabrication is compulsory necessary.
What makes this topic special/exciting for you?
Thin ply laminates offer new and exciting possibilities. For example it is possible to use
completely new laminate designs. Especially for thin laminates a lot more orientations could
be used at the same thickness and therefore it also has great potential to save weight.
Why is your topic relevant for future aviation?
By the use of thin ply for aircraft parts weight could be saved. These weight saving could help
to save energy and make future aviation more sustainable and eco-friendly.
What is special about participating in the interdisciplinary research network SE²A?
The many researchers from different disciplines that are involved to exchange and work on
the same goal. This makes the work more interdisciplinary and interesting.
