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Carbon Composites

The laboratory of carbon composites is focused on the development of lightweight structures, their materials, manufacturing processes and testing.

Our main tasks are the development and characterization of components made of fibre-reinforced composites, based on design, manufacturing and testing requirements. This includes the production and testing of prototypes. An extensive and universally usable, modern infrastructure is available for this purpose.

Technologies and Processes

  • Prepreg processes
  • Out-of-autoclave processes
  • Sandwich technologies
  • Repair processes
  • Joining processes
  • Design and analysis

Testing and Inspection

  • Mechanical testing
  • Qualification testing
  • Building block tests (E- to C-level)
  • Contamination inspections
  • Materials analysis
  • Damage analysis

Applications

  • Aerospace structures
  • Lightweight structures
  • Structural repairs
  • Bonded and bolted joints
  • Industrial applications
  • EU FP7 project CERFAC; cost effective reinforcements
  • EU FP7 project BOPACS; bonded primary structures