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               Figure  2.33).  This  not  only  increases  the  through-thickness  strength  of  the  final
                component but also produces a net-shape preform that can be handled without fear of
                fabric distortion.




























































               Figure  2.32  a)  Illustration  of  one-sided  stitching  technique,  b)  Example  of
               commercially  available  robotic,  one-sided  stitching  machine  (courtesy  of  Altin
               Niihtechnik GmbH)
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