The automated fiber placement (AFP) process of thermoplastic tape with in-situ consolidation is a promising technology to enable a resource-efficient production of load-optimized, near-net shape lightweight parts. However, it is prone to difficult processing due to its complexities and interacting parameters. This thesis analyses and validates a methodology for a digital twin for the AFP process of thermoplastic, tailored composites blanks to enable a realistic, part-oriented process modeling.