Automated Dynamics offers software and services in order to provide a complete solution to your composite manufacturing requirements. Like all of our products, software and service packages are tailored to a customer's specific needs. Each client's level of expertise is different; therefore clients are offered as little or as much assistance as needed, adding to the affordability and ease-of-use of our products.

Software

Automated Dynamics' software is essential to the success of your project. The Windows® interface provides ease-of-use for our proprietary software suite: offline FPM© (Fiber Placement Manager) and online FPS© (Fiber Placement Software). FPM© is bundled with SolidWorks© to offer maximum user flexibility. The user may develop the part surface in SolidWorks© directly or import the surface geometry as an IGES, STEP or other CAD translation. Third party translators may also be implemented, depending on part complexity. Ply orientation, reference curves, boundaries for occlusions and pad-ups, steered bands, and many other selectable tools are all typical programmable details. Multiple robot configurations may be established in the database for the factory floor with multiple AFP and ATL machine installations. The programmer needs only to choose the workcell to generate a part file for that particular machine using a single set of ply data. In addition, an individual machine can host multiple head configurations. Again, the user needs only to choose the appropriate process head for a specific geometry. All software is password and security protected per the client's specific needs. Updates and upgrades are available with an annual service contract.

Services

We service, support and provide training for over fifty machines in sixteen countries. Automated Dynamics will develop a service package to support your company from first discussions to final production and throughout the life of your equipment. Service contracts are tailored to include as little or as much support as needed. Contracts can be extended and added throughout the life of the equipment. The following options are just a few of the services that can be a part of your successful R&D or production manufacturing program:

• Generate accurate simulation of fiber paths and associated part fabrication time
• Training of your employees at our New York site and at your facility
• Service and support at your facility
• Phone and online support
• Five in-house machines for demonstration, prototyping, and process & product development

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