Today at JEC World show, the world’s leading event for composite materials, five French companies specialized in thermoplastic composites (TP) have joined forces to create “Composites TP Team”. This alliance includes Coriolis Composites, Pinette PEI, Institut de Soudure, Loiretech and Cetim.
Together, they offer to manufacturers from all sectors a comprehensive range of services covering all stages of the TP composites value chain, from development to industrialization of high added-value applications. This initiative addresses the growing global demand for integrated and flexible TP composite solutions, aiming to provide more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective industrial applications while supporting industry decarbonization.
Boosting global growth in the TP composites sector
Estimated at 4.7 million tons in 2024, the global TP composites market is expected to reach 6 million tons by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 5%. This growth spans industrial sectors, including aerospace, automotive and renewable energies, where performance and decarbonization are critical. The remarkable characteristics of these materials, combining lightness, recyclability, robustness and economic advantages, represent a considerable asset for accelerating the energy transition of industry. By integrating TP composites into their applications, manufacturers are responding to growing demands for sustainability and energy efficiency and improving the overall performance of their products.
Meeting the challenges of French and international manufacturers
With an increasing focus on TP composites, the need for industrial support is growing. Composites TP Team offer is targeting all industrial players, whether novice or experienced, wishing to acquire or enhance their skills and resources to develop and industrialize TP composite parts. The Composites TP Team services include:
- Technical and economic feasibility studies
- Pre-design and detailed design (design and material selection)
- Tooling design and manufacturing
- Process development and fine-tuning (industrial resources and tooling)
- Supply of state-of-the-art equipment
- Prototyping, assembly and testing
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Part assembly and validation testing
- Skills transfer and training
Composites TP Team: a single-entry point to access all key expertise
Leveraging the recognition of high value-added projects already jointly managed, the relevance of Composites TP Team is based on the complementary skills and cutting-edge expertise of its members. With Composites TP Team, industries benefit from a single-entry point to access a comprehensive and integrated range of services:
- Coriolis Composites: leading manufacturer and developer of automated fiber placement robots and integrated software into design tools.
- Pinette PEI: leading manufacturer and developer of composite processing machines.
- Institut de Soudure: expert in the development and supply of TP composite assembly solutions, and in non-destructive testing.
- Loiretech: designs & manufactures tooling for production of composite components to their assembly.
- Cetim: the French technical center for mechanical industries, with a unique R&D capability, and expertise in composite engineering and multi-material assembly.
To learn more on the services provided by Composites TP Team, contact: info@composites-tpteam.com
On the picture from left to right: Erick ROUSSEAU, PINETTE – Philippe PONCET, CETIM – Clémentine GALLET, CORIOLIS – Marc MORET, LOIRETECH – Frédéric LAMY, INSTITUT DE SOUDURE
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