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R&D Laboratory
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R&D Laboratory

Our R&D Laboratory for composite materials is the intersection of innovation and precision.

We are leaders in the research and development of composite materials, offering a wide range of tests and processes for the creation and testing of products.
Within our laboratory, both manual and automated production processes can be performed using dry fiber or pre-impregnated fiber.
This allows for the creation of products and samples through manual layup or by utilizing our advanced Filament Winding and AFP (Automated Fiber Placement) machines for rapid prototyping.

Our specialized staff is available to assist customers in developing and defining the characteristics of their production processes, providing customized solutions for every need.

We support customers at every stage of the process, from prototyping to final production, ensuring high-quality results and reduced time-to-market.

Our R&D Laboratory services
  • Impregnation of dry fiber coils with various types of resin
  • Testing the material properties of impregnated coils
  • Manufacturing composite materials through manual lay-up
  • Automated composite manufacturing using AFP (Automated Fiber Placement) and FW (Filament Winding)
  • Prototyping services for composite sample production
  • Oven curing of composite materials
  • Burst testing for pressure vessels
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT) of finished products
  • Comprehensive support from prototyping to production
Our R&D Laboratory Machines

3d Printing and CNC

In the manual production process, 3D printing and CNC are used for the creation of complex molds and inserts from thermoplastics materials, aluminum and Steel.

Tow-Preg Labscale

Lab Scale impregnation machine to produce high quality Tow Preg.
ESEA’s impregnation technology is able to guarantee a constant resin content with deviation less of +/- 0,4%.
The high maximum process speed is estimated at around 200 m/min.
The machine is able to process different resins with different viscosities.

Filament Winding (FW)

The Filament Winding machine (FW) allows for the production of tubular structures and CPV (Composite Pressure Vessel) tanks with a diameter of up to 1 meter and a maximum length of 4 meters.

 

Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)

The AFP machine allows for the lamination of complex parts thanks to the presence of a 6-axis robot and a horizontal positioner.

 

Polimerization Oven

The use of a high-temperature oven (400 °C) allows for the curing of the manufacts with maximum performance.

 

Burst Test

The automatic Burst test machine allows for the verification of the burst resistance of the tank using water at room temperature.

 
Manual lamination process

Hand Lay-up with DRY or PRE-IMPREGNATED fiber

This process consist of applying layers of resin and fabric, with air bubbles being removed between each layer, until the desired thickness is achieved.

Vacuum infusion

The “vacuum infusion” process consists of applying layers of dry fiber followed by the infusion of resin under vacuum.

Preparation for polymerizzation

We specialize in the curing cycles of composite material products up to 400°C and offer a full range of auxiliary materials to meet specific needs.

 

Test and Controls

Burst Test

The automatic Burst test machine allows for the verification of the burst resistance of the tank using water at room temperature.

Final controls

At the end of the process, the finished manufacts can be tested through Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), as:

  • Glass Tension Temperature (Tg)
  • Ultrasonic Test

 

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