Developing sustainable composite components

Composite manufacturing under production-representative conditions

Our servo-hydraulic press enables the development, testing and optimisation of manufacturing processes for composite materials under production-representative conditions. With precise control of force, speed and temperature, we can verify materials, tooling and process parameters before investment in series production.

We support:

• process development for composite manufacturing
• tooling development and validation
• compression moulding of fibre-reinforced composites
• compression moulding of composite materials
• prototyping
• pilot production

Develop energy-efficient and robust manufacturing processes

We develop and optimise manufacturing processes with a focus on high quality, short cycle times, efficient material utilisation and low energy consumption.

We help you to:

• develop new manufacturing processes
• verify process parameters
• reduce material waste
• improve process repeatability
• evaluate scalability prior to industrialisation

Through simulation, practical trials and verification, we help reduce development risk before investment in series production.

From process development to finished components

We offer a range of manufacturing technologies for the development, prototyping and verification of composite components. Our test and demonstration environment enables you to develop and evaluate materials, tooling and manufacturing processes before scaling up production.

Our technical infrastructure includes:

• servo-hydraulic press up to 1,200 tonnes
• RTM system (Resin Transfer Moulding)
• tool heating up to 450°C
• autoclave
• vacuum infusion
• filament winding
• prototyping

This enables the development, testing and verification of multiple manufacturing processes for fibre-reinforced composites within the same development environment.

Equipment

Servo-hydraulic press – AP&T ODEN-FTS-12000

• Press force up to 1,200 tonnes
• Press table: 2,200 × 3,000 mm
• Tool temperature up to 450°C
• Servo-hydraulic operation for high precision and low energy consumption

RTM system – ISOJET 5000 HT

• Injection pressure up to 35 bar
• Resin temperature up to 315°C
• Flow rate: 5–2,000 ml/min
• Pressure- or flow-controlled resin injection

Why choose RISE?

We combine advanced manufacturing equipment, applied research and extensive experience in composite materials to help companies develop, verify and industrialise new composite solutions.

We can help you to:

• develop new composite manufacturing processes
• evaluate new composite materials
• optimise tooling and process parameters
• produce prototypes and pilot series
• verify manufacturing processes
• prepare products for industrialisation

By validating materials, tooling and manufacturing methods at an early stage, we help identify opportunities for improvement, reduce costly changes later in the development process and accelerate the path to production.