Automated Fiber and Tape Placement Machines
Mikrosam produces three different designs of these machines, enabling a precise match to the series of parts being produced.
TAURUS – Highest Productivity/Throughput
- Up to 16 tows.
- Fast exchangeable heads.
- Part geometries up to 6 meters in diameter and 30 meters in length.
- Integral laser projection system to visualize OML and ply boundaries.
- Advanced integral vision system for full manufacturing historization.
- Latest version of MikroPlace with three years of free upgrades.
- Full SPC/QC software application with custom reporting.
- Two year system warranty.
LIBRA – Versatility and Flexability
- Up to 8 tows
- Fast exchangeable heads.
- Part geometries up to 2.5 meters in diameter and 12 meters in length.
- Integral laser projection system to visualize OML and ply boundaries.
- Optional integral vision system for full manufacturing historization.
- Latest version of MikroPlace with three years of free upgrades.
- Full SPC/QC software application with custom reporting.
- Two year system warranty.
DISCOVERY – Ideal for Research and Development Labs and Academia
- Up to four tows.
- AFP or ATL head(manually interchangeable).
- Thermoset, Thermoplastic or dry fiber.
- Part geometries up to one(1) meter in diameter and two(2) meters in length.
- Latest version of MikroPlace with three years of free upgrades.
- Basic SPC/QC software application with custom reporting.
- Two year system warranty.
These systems are the most cost effective in the industry with the lowest total cost of ownership of any automated fiber or tape placement machine available on the market.


Advanced Features
• Multi-material head capable of processing thermoset, dry fiber and thermoplastics.
• Cut and add on the fly and Bi-Directional Layup
• In process inspection system available as an option to detect lap, gap and FOD
• Only company to develop Tool-less AFP machine to fabricate thermoplastic structures.
Mikrosam Taurus Automated Fiber Placement Machine CAD model
Mikrosam Taurus Automated Fiber Placement Machine CAD model
Mikrosam Composites Material Automated Tape Laying(ATL) Head
Mikrosam Composites Material Automated Tape Laying(ATL) Head