Automated composite manufacturing pilot plant

Infraestructuras
Áreas de investigación
  • Engineering & Technology
Página web
https://www.tecnalia.com/en/infrastructure/automated-composite-manufacturing-pilot-plant
Contacto

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

¿Disponible para usuarios externos?
Yes
Descripción

The plant facilitates developments in high performance composite structures, with new manufacturing systems for automated production, structures with a high level of integration, parts based on low cost thermoplastic resins and recycled fibres, composite elements with integrated electronics and new concepts of composite structures based on additive manufacturing.

Equipment

  • Autoclave
  • Press + IR furnace
  • Hot forming bench
  • TFP machine
  • Pick & place cell and automated hot forming
  • Rapid wrapping machine
  • Thermoforming machine
  • Moulds fitted with sensors
  • Permeability measuring device
  • RTM thermoset and thermoplastic injection devices
  • Mould carrier
  • Power sources and resistive heated moulds
  • Robot with pick & place claws, US cutting device and hot forming column
  • 3D tufting head
  • Additive manufacturing machines
  • Nanomaterial extruder and conventional extruder
  • Plastic injection moulding machine
  • Equipment for on-site repairs
  • Ovens
  • Mould controllers
Servicios
  • Development and optimization of T-RTM and rotational moulding processes using anionic PA6
  • Design and manufacturing of demonstrators and lightweight, recyclable components
  • Support for R&D projects involving thermoplastic composite structures for transportation, hydrogen storage and construction
  • Collaboration with other Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network (RVCTI) organizations and companies through Elkartek, Hazitek, Complementary Plans and Horizon Europe projects

Aimed at:

  • Companies in the transport sector interested in lightweighting solutions based on composites, and manufacturers of materials, semi-finished products or finished parts in composite materials.
Localización

TECNALIA

Gipuzkoa Science and Technology Park, Mikeletegi Pasealekua, 2, E-20009, Donostia-San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)

Otra información
Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Processes:
- Advanced Composites
- Advanced Materials

Application sectors

  • Aeronautics and aerospace
  • Bicycle industry
  • Construction and other industries requiring sustainable lightweight structures
  • Energy:
    - Type IV hydrogen storage tanks
    - Wind energy
  • Railways and railway industry
  • Transportation, including automotive applications

Industry plan

  • IRABAZI · Sustainable mobility.