Upper Levels
Composites Technologies
A centre dedicated to develop advanced light and robust materials and processes applicable to new products
Main activities:
Research in Composite Materials and Processes with a multidisciplinary approach by means of prediction, simulation, process testing and mechanical testing.
Textiles Technologies & Testing
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Dry fiber placement (2D embroidery; 7 axis dry fibres placement)
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preform assembly technologies
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robot 3D Stitching with 3 stitching head;
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automatic thick preforms pinning
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braiding technologies (robot assisted braider with 144 bobbins)
Thermoplastic Technologies
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one step thermoplastic part M&P (7 axis TP fibre placement)
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two steps part M&P (automatic TP flat tape laying)
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assembly of sub structure M&P (welding and co consolidation)
Materials & integrated concepts
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multifunctional materials
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integrated concepts
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active structure with integrated sensors and activators
Thermoset Technologies
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process control and monitoring (PC controlled flow and heating control)
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out of autoclave (2m *2m * 3m 400°C oven)
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tooling technologies
Bonding and repair technologies
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Bonding
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Robot assisted adhesive application head
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Automated surface treatment methods and monitoring
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Alternative curing techniques
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Fast bonding brackets
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Debonding on demand
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Repair
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Guided milling machine
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Surface contamination detection
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On site structural repair
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Chemistry
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Material Specification / QC
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Selection / Modification
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Optimization Cure Cycles
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Resin flow / impregnation
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FST Determination
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Nano Composites
Mechanical Characterization
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Static and dynamic testing (up to 600 kN; -70°C to 300°C; component tests)
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Impact & Crash testing (up to 2400 Joule)
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Strain measurement (Aramis, high speed Aramis; Laser extensometer)
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Jig development / qualification (modified Celanese 32x32 mm; shear frame)
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DADO-Panel qualification
Stock Quotes
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