Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin matrix composites have unique advantages such as excellent mechanical properties

wide operating temperature range

possible for secondary processing

etc.

which have made great development in aviation and other fields. In order to further improve the production and processing efficiency of this kind of material

the automatic processing technology represented by the automated fiber placement technology has become the current research hotspot. Based on the introduction of the concept of automated fiber placement technology and the relevant material systems of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin matrix composites

this paper summarized the research and application status of automated fiber placement technology at home and abroad

and focused on the current research hotspots and research progress of automated fiber placement technology.