Updates
Key partnership
We have partnered with CGTech to launch a CAM suite tailored to our RTS process.
Leveraging the industry leading VCP and VCS platforms, the new software allows the world’s lightest designs to be programmed and manufactured in record time!
Upcoming events
Don’t miss the chance to meet the iCOMAT team at upcoming industry events:
MIA CTS23 in Silverstone, UK 11-12 October
AIRTEC 2023 in Augsburg, Germany 25-27 October
Advanced Engineering 2023 in Birmingham, UK 1-2 November
UK Space Conference 2023 in Belfast, UK 21-23 November
Career opportunities
iCOMAT is entering a new phase of growth and is actively looking for those who can lead significant advancements in the field of lightweight structures.
Check out the latest open positions and apply today!
New contract with ESA
iCOMAT has kicked-off its second contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to advance further the 3D deposition capabilities for the production of lightweight cylindrical space structures. The development builds upon a previous GSTP project where RTS designs demonstrated significant performance gains. For further details on our previous work with ESA, click the link below.
Racing is in our blood
What makes us distinct is our shared enthusiasm with our motorsports clients as we relentlessly pursue superior performance to outpace the competition.
iCOMAT’s Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) unlocks the potential of composites, enabling designs not possible before:
✓ Ultimate lightweighting
✓ Passive morphing for aero performance
Constrained budgets due to mandatory cost caps? We offer an optimal balance between performance and value by supplying net-shape preforms to reduce material waste and lamination time.
Project Updates
Over the past few months, iCOMAT has secured and successfully completed several contracts and funded projects. Here, you can find updates on some of the projects we are able to disclose.
Steering recycled materials
As part of the ADREP project, iCOMAT has successfully processed Lineat’s recycled carbon fibre tape, adding to the portfolio of sustainable materials compatible with the RTS process.
D-Standart visits iCOMAT
The second assembly for the D-STANDART project was held in Bristol in August. The consortium had the opportunity to visit iCOMAT, the University of Bristol and the National Composites Centre.
The following projects will commence in the coming weeks:
SOCA (Sustainably Optimised Composite Automotive) project aims to bring to market low-CO2e emission and lightweight body-structure concepts for automotive electric vehicles. Partners: Jaguar Land Rover, CCP Gransden, FAR-UK.
ADIMAC (Additive Manufacturing for Next Generation Composite Applications) puts forward a paradigm shift in composites manufacture through the integration of two technologies: the Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) and Layer-by-Layer (LbL) curing – a solution that allows fast and inexpensive production of thick composite components. Partners: Cranfield University, Prodrive, Heraeus Noblelight UK.
GACOM (Next Generation of Automotive Crossmember by Comolding Epoxy SMC with Fibre Steered Preforms) aims to deliver the new state-of-the-art in the production of hybrid unidirectional (UD) Sheet Compound Moulding (SMC) composites for the automotive market. Partners: KCarbon, Hangukmold.
NACMAS (Nonlinear Acoustics for the Monitoring of Aerospace Structures) aims to assess the performance of Nonlinear Resonance Non Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors when embedded in composite subassemblies. Partners: National Composites Centre (NCC), National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Theta Technologies.
While we’ll make sure to keep you updated about the objectives and outcomes of these projects, feel free to contact us if you’re interested in discussing more!