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Composite process comparisons

Updated 15 October 2026

When does LOOP make sense and when another process? Three direct comparisons, with a table, selection criteria and frequently asked questions.

LOOP vs continuous-fibre 3D printing

Flat layers in the XY plane versus deposition on up to 6 axes along the loads.

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Repeatability, scrap, lead time and qualification, and LOOP as the evolution of AFP.

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0° fibres, restarts, tight curves and closed geometries.

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Have a part and not sure which process fits? A feasibility study takes 10 working days.