Aircraft AFP and ATL Composites Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Glass Fiber Composites, Carbon Fiber Composites, Aramid Fiber Composites), By Application (General Aviation, Helicopter, Military Aircraft, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The AFP/ATL are automated fiber placement and automated tape layup. Both are the technologies that are used in aircraft components manufacturing. These technologies allow various companies to produce lightweight components with shorter processing time and high durability. Additionally, the AFP/ATL-based composite components do not easily get affected and damage, thereby aids aircraft manufacturers in reducing repair costs. These factors make AFP/ATL composites as an ideal choice over stamped parts and traditional hand-laid composite parts. The product finds its use in a wide range of aircraft applications such as general aviation, helicopter, and military aircraft.

The aircraft AFP and ATL composites market are growing at a rapid pace owing to rising demand in various aircraft applications.  The AFP and ATL composite offers several beneficial factors that include low production cost, lesser material waste, enhanced part quality, faster material deposition speed, and continuous transition in between manufacturing and design. These factors slowly replace manual handling of the composites and surge the demand for AFP and ATL in general aviation, helicopter, and military aircraft. Hence, rising aircrafts use will fuel the aircraft AFP and ATL composites market growth during the forecast timeline.

However, the availability of alternatives including automated dry material placement (ADMP) has restricted the adoption of the AFP and ATL in various aircraft applications. Hence, this is anticipated to hamper the market growth.  

Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the aircraft AFP and ATL composites market is segmented into glass fiber composites, carbon fiber composites, aramid fiber composites, and others. Based on application, the market is segmented into general aviation, helicopter, military aircraft, and others. From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.   

Key Players Covered:

The key players in the aircraft AFP and ATL composites market include Hexcel Corporation, Airbus, Electroimpact Inc., CGTech, Premium Aerotec, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, SONACA, Addcomposites, TxV Aerospace Composites LLC, Crafts Technology, Solvay, and M.Torres Diseños Industriales SAU.  

Key Insights

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Countries


• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisition, Partnership, etc.


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Insights on Regulatory Scenarios


• Porters Five Forces Analysis

Regional Analysis:

North America is anticipated to witness the highest growth in the aircraft AFP and ATL composites market. The growth is attributed to the rising demand for glass fiber composite in general aviation. The rising adoption of the product in the helicopter has fueled the market growth in Europe. In Asia Pacific, the high demand for the product is due to the increasing use of carbon fiber composite in the military aircraft. The Middle East & Africa is anticipated to witness significant growth, owing to the adoption of the aramid fiber composite in the helicopter.

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Aircraft AFP and ATL Composites Industry Developments

• In January 2020, Addcomposites installed AFP-XS toolhead at KUKA Finland and SAM|XL in the Netherlands. This installation will help the company to manufacture aircraft components and to meet the requirements of various applications.  


• In August 2019, Addcomposites launched a plug-n-play solution called AFP-XS. The product is suitable for automated fiber placement (AFP) and automated tape laying (ATL) processes. This launch will help the company to expand its product portfolio.