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complete preforms containing an optimised fibre pattern. Current machinery would tend
to limit the size of preforms made in this fashion but the process has the advantage that
it is capable of high levels of automation (see Figure 2.35). This manufacturing
technique could also be considered a version of the fibre placement technology.
Figure 2.34 Example of a fibre oriented reinforcement manufactured via technical
embroidery (courtesy of Hightex GmbH)
Figure 2.35 Multiple preform manufacture with automated technical embroidery
equipment (courtesy of Hightex GmbH)
