Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns

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Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts > comprising reinforcements only, e.g. self-reinforcing plastics > Shaping operations therefor > Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or core; Shaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core > Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns