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Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP) is an advanced additive manufacturing technology in which fibers are precisely stitched onto a 2D base material to create variable-axial preforms. Sustainable biocomposites are produced by combining natural fibers with polymeric matrices, addressing the growing demand for eco-friendly materials. However, the scalability of this process remains challenging due to the limited stitching areas of TFP machines. This paper discusses the design approach and fabrication of biocomposite gyroid modules, which, through their aggregation, can overcome the limitations of the machines and address a design-for-deconstruction approach. This project demonstrates the potential of a digitally integrated design process using TFP for fabricating lightweight modular biocomposite structures.
