Norbert Steinkemper

From Fiber to Flight: Broetje-Automation showcases innovative composite manufacturing solutions at the CAMX in Orlando, Florida

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The Broetje-Automation Group is strengthening its position as a leading provider of advanced manufacturing technologies for high-performance composites. At this year’s CAMX Composites and Advanced Materials Expo in Orlando, Florida, the company will showcase its latest innovations for improving the efficiency, quality, and throughput of multiple processes at booth #E31. The company’s cutting-edge solutions in automated drilling, fibre placement, sealing and factory integration respond to the increasing demand from industrial sectors such as aerospace and renewable energy for the efficient production of lightweight, multifunctional structures.

Smart Drilling & Sealing for Composites

As composite utilization grows, so does the need for precision drilling and sealing of complex structures. Broetje-Automation’s advanced drilling systems like the Panel Assembly Cells and the Power Robot Assembly Cell ensure clean, delamination-free holes with integrated quality control, ideal for structural assembly. Complementing this, the company’s automated robotic sealing applications offer reliable, repeatable solutions for sealing operations—reducing manual effort while ensuring high accuracy, cleanliness, and process traceability across a wide range of composite components.

Robotic sealing for more consistency and repeatability.

STAXX Family: Modular Fiber Placement Solutions

For scalable, high-precision AFP, the STAXX Family offers technology for every production level:

  • STAXX Box – Compact system for prototyping and research.
  • STAXX One – Lightweight robotic end-effector for flexible layups.
  • STAXX Compact – Plug-and-play solution for industrial AFP production.
  • STAXX 3D – Multi-axis layup with swiveling table for 3D parts.
  • STAXX Flex – High-performance 16-tow system for large-scale, complex structures.

All systems are equipped with Digital Twin technology, Siemens NC Controls, multi-material capability, and inline quality monitoring to ensuring fast, adaptive, and reliable manufacturing. Following a standardized and modular system architecture with interchangeable features, this product family makes upgrades and scaling of the production efficient and affordable while maintaining high quality standards.

STAXX One: Single-Tow Endeffector for reliable layup on small complex structures, using standard robotic solutions customizable to the customer needs.

Seamless Factory Integration

Broetje-Automation enables seamless factory integration through intelligent automation, digital connectivity, and standardized interfaces. As a trusted partner for turnkey projects, the company delivers fully integrated production systems—from planning to commissioning. This holistic approach ensures optimized workflows, reduced downtime, and scalable solutions tailored to customer needs, supporting efficient and future-ready manufacturing in aerospace and beyond.

From Factory planning to implementation - The Factory of the Future is just one step away.

CAMX - Composite and Material Expo

CAMX – the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo – is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America.
Conference Sept 8 – 11, 2025 | Exhibition Sept 9 – 11
Orange County Convention Center,
West Building, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Visit us at booth E31 at CAMX 2025 and exchange about technological leaps, high-tech solutions and production needs. Broetje-Automation continues to lead the transformation of aerospace manufacturing, offering innovative and sustainable solutions for the Factory of the Future.

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