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Researcher Alex Peña from IDEKO’s Dynamics and Control group presents a study on the use of inertial actuators to enhance the dynamic behavior of fiber placement machines at the National Mechanical Engineering Congress.
The proposal aims to push forward the automation of complex processes such as fiber layup, by minimizing residual vibrations that impact placement accuracy.
The Basque technology center IDEKO, member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), will participate in the 2025 edition of the National Mechanical Engineering Congress (CNIM), the main Spanish forum for scientific and technical exchange in mechanical engineering. The biennial event features state of the art research, published in the Annals of Mechanical Engineering.
On this occasion, researcher Alex Peña from IDEKO’s Dynamics and Control group will present the paper titled "Characterization of an Inertial Actuator to Enhance the Dynamic Behavior of a Fiber Placement Machine". The study addresses a critical challenge for the automation of fiber composite lamination: vibration control, which directly affects precision and productivity.
The research begins with a dynamic analysis of a fiber placement machine with a gantry-type architecture, composed of a linear carriage and a vertical ram. The performance of the system is constrained by low-frequency structural vibrations. These were analyzed through experimental measurements and modal analysis of the machine to identify critical modes that limit the machine’s operational speed.
Based on these findings, the team characterized an electromagnetic inertial actuator, noted for its high force density and controllability, as the optimal solution to counteract these disturbances. The effectiveness of the actuator was validated through mechatronic simulations, confirming its potential to significantly enhance the machine’s dynamic response and enable more accurate and efficient fiber placement.
With this contribution, IDEKO continues to strengthen its position as a leading center in the development of advanced manufacturing technologies and solutions for dynamic performance optimization in industrial machinery.
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