Adapa A/S, a leading innovator in adaptive mold technology based in Aalborg, Denmark, is revolutionizing the way manufacturing companies produce low-repetition, curved panels. The company’s cutting-edge technology is designed to replace one-off molds and streamline production processes, making them more cost-effective and sustainable.
Adaptive molds at Adapa are versatile and can work with a wide range of composite materials and processes, including hand lamination and vacuum infusion of materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, prepreg, composite preforms, and plywood. These molds also have the capability to thermoform thermoplastics like structural foam cores commonly used in industries such as aerospace, wind energy, marine, and construction. Additionally, the reconfigurable table of the system can handle solid surfaces like Corian, Krion, and Hi-Macs that are often used as façade panels in construction projects.
Recently, Adapa launched an innovative project that introduces an adaptive mold with an unprecedented number of actuators ever assembled by the company. This mold measures 8.2 meters in length and 5 meters in width and can achieve a curvature radius as tight as 400 mm. It has been specifically designed to handle complex curves quickly while maintaining precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
According to Adapa A/S’s CEO,”Our reconfigurable mold system offers significant benefits to our clients by reducing costs while shortening delivery times. By minimizing waste during production processes using various composite materials and processes.”
In conclusion, Adapa A/S’s adaptive mold technology is helping manufacturing companies produce curved panels more efficiently while reducing costs and minimizing waste. With its versatility and advanced capabilities in handling different composite materials and processes