Anyone processing nonwovens knows the challenges involved. The material is lightweight, bulky, and often so sensitive that it can only withstand limited pressure and tension. That is exactly what makes the winding process so demanding. What works reliably with more robust web materials can result in quality losses, unstable roll build, or even material damage when applied to nonwovens. That is why we developed a custom solution for a customer in the nonwovens sector, designed specifically around these material related requirements.

As part of a bachelor's thesis on the topic of ‘Design of a cutting test station for the longitudinal cutting of web-shaped materials’, a novel test cutting device was designed and successfully implemented at SOMATEC Sondermaschinen GmbH. The aim of the project was to develop a flexible, practical system that would enable different cutting processes and material properties to be examined under realistic conditions.

In everyday life, which is increasingly characterized by electromobility, the development of new, associated market segments for companies is not only a sign of growth, but also of adaptability and forward thinking. In a current project, SOMATEC has shown that its in-house winding machines can also be used for coated electrode foils, demonstrating the value of such machines for this growth market.