a polymer is plasticized in a plasticizing unit and is thereafter fed into a transfer device which is moved into alignment with a clamping press which is remotely located from the plasticizing unit . the polymer from the transfer device is deposited on a carrier which moves into the forming device . an impress preforming device allows the carrier with the deposited polymer to be shaped in the mold or forming device . alternatively , the transfer device can be connected with a chamber which is capable of coating continuous or chopped fibers which are deposited on a carrier in a continuous or chopped manner . the carrier with the fiber and polymer composite layer are shaped in the forming device .