Our research into advanced composite materials doesn't stop with the design of composites themselves. We also explore the processes needed to manufacture and produce the materials, examine how the parts can be assembled and search for ways to optimize entire systems.
Our research into the design and and manufacturing of advanced composite material delves deeply into the design of steered fiber nonconventional composite laminates. From there we explore the processes for automated novel structural composite part production related to dry fiber placement.
We take a multi-disciplinary approach to design the optimized components related to advanced composites for aircraft or structures. Our research into automated fusion based assembly includes the induction welding and friction stir welding of composite materials.
We are exploring systems of advanced composite materials related to surface treatments including plasma treatments and grafting. We are also looking for nano-particle based interface improvements in interlaminar additives and utilizing the latest 3D printing technology for continuous fiber-reinforced filament production.