Process simulation plays an important role on modelling the fabrication process for manufacturing large geometrically structural components. In the western developed countries

simulation technology has widely used in manufacturing of the primary composite structures. In past ten years

we have obtained stage achievement on studying the modeling of composites manufacturing processes

but their use remains still limited due to the lack of fully validated modelling tools in contrast to the advanced international level. Hence

in this study

the autoclave process simulation for composites manufacturing is reviewed in detail. The requirements for the aerospace of the process simulation are presented by our previous works on the autoclave process simulations. The research efforts in the future are probably going to focus on the development of the autoclave process simulation during the composites manufacturing process.