The work is focused on introduction and brief description of CAM software PowerMill 2020 from a company named Autodesk. Furthermore, this thesis discusses the issue of CAD/CAM systems, especially additive manufacturing. Description, division, technology, materials and area of application of additive manufacturing including advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The work also includes the issue of hybrid manufacturing and introduces the most important companies operating in this area of production. The practical part of the thesis is mainly focused on outlining the machining process of own designed part in the PowerMILL2020.

<p dir="ltr">In pursuit of enhanced fuel economy, the automotive industry is exploring the substitution of metal components with lightweight polymer composites. These components must withstand elevated static loading and crash performance, while ideally offering added functionalities and reduced weight. To tackle these challenges, this research presents an innovative manufacturing method aimed at reducing costs and cycle times associated with continuous fiber polymer composites. This method involves producing a linear thermoplastic composite rod known as M-TOW (Multi-tow), which can be molded into intricate shapes to serve as tailored structural reinforcement in hybrid-molded parts. The research encompasses the processing of M-TOW, with a focus on predicting consolidation using Darcy’s law, integrating functional components for thermal and electrical conductivity using overbraided metallic wire or sensing using optical fibers, and its application in real-world scenarios. These advancements showcase the versatility and potential of M-TOW in high-rate continuous fiber manufacturing, paving the way for multifunctional hybrid molded structures.<br><br></p>