Transforming thermoplastic composites into usable structures​​​​
WITH PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
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Agile Ultrasonics enables continuous ultrasonic welding (CUW) of high-performance thermoplastic composites without energy directors or film layer inserts. This patented breakthrough enables freedom of design and expands material selection options in aerospace, automotive, industrial and consumer applications. ​
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Automated, high-rate, system-agnostic end effectors that weld, tack, join, shape, compact, seal, strengthen and lighten polymer composites
OPTIMIZED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Make your process Agile
Agile end effectors can be used to weld, shape, tack, compact, strengthen and lighten nylon, carbon or glass fiber-reinforced PEEK, LM PAEK, PEKK, PEI, PC, PPV +++ thermoplastic composite materials. We work as an extension of your engineering department to design and build end effectors that are optimized for the materials and application at hand. Our system-agnostic technology can be seamlessly integrated into industry standard robotic, cobotic, CNC, ATL and 3D/ additive environments.
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Agile's continuous ultrasonic additive technology enables exoskeletal strength and structure to be added to 3D printed thermoplastics. For example, for a 3D printed watercraft, polymer composite laminate or parts can be continuously welded to the interior or exterior of the hull or deck wherever needed. The welded composite adds strength while parts (e.g., brackets, clips) can add functionality to the 3D print substrate, enabling less printed material and oighter constructions. The process can be repeated and layered, enabling more complex parts that meet unique weight, performance and multifunctional requirements.
Greater Versatility
to reshape, repair, reuse and recycle sustainable thermoplastics
The Agile advantage
As a commercial enterprise, you have the opportunity to leverage our company’s growing portfolio of intellectual property, in-house expertise and trade secrets. Agile Ultrasonics’ approach to joining and shaping TPs is gaining traction thanks to ongoing scientific research in collaboration with NASA, DoD and Tier 1 aerospace programs. Based on the program objective, our approach can be uniquely advantageous over or complimentary to laser, induction or resistance welding methods. Our patented process for continuous welding of carbon fiber- reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites is a prime enabler of high-rate, low-cost automated composite welding, joining, shaping, or compacting.
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These solutions provide our customers with greater versatility in:
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​Materials selection
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Component design
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Process outcome