Composites and Thermoplastic Prepreg

CANOE develops technological solutions in the fields of composites and thermoplastic-based preimpregnated materials. CANOE also works onto associated manufacturing technologies of these materials.

Principles

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Manufacturing of thermoplastic preimpregnated bands (Tapes)

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Profiles by pultrusion process

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Infusion, RTM and thermocompression of large composite parts

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Tooling for composite parts manufacturing (molds …)

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Recycling process for thermoplastic composites

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Filament winding with 8 axis robot or standard with 2 axis

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Smart composites with sensor integration

Know-how

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Manufacturing of calibrated (from 1/8’’ to 400mm wide) preimpregnated tapes made of unidirectional fibers (carbon, glass, basalt, flax, …) and formulated thermoplastic polymer matrix.

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Manufacturing of profiled materials with constant section dimensions in pultrusion process of unidirectional fibers or multiaxial fabrics and thermoplastic polymer matrix.

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Manufacturing of composite parts by thermocompression/overmoulding or thermostamping of thermoplastic-based preimpregnated bands or dry fibers.

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Infusion/RTM of large composite parts using thermoplastic resins, in particular acrylic-based resins

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Recycling process for thermoplastic resins and reuse

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Manufacture of hydrogen storage tanks (H2) or profiles (pipes).

Technological processes

Our last achievements