info@exta.co.uk +44 2476 428 500 Composites & Light Weighting The growing popularity of using composite materials in a lightweight construction has become a megatrend. This is true not just in the automotive industry but also in the aerospace and construction sectors. Composite materials such as carbon and glass fibre reinforced polymers can significantly reduce the weight of the structural components and cut energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The lightweight and flexible features of the composites has made it one of the most promising alternatives for conventional metallic structure. Expert has many years of experience in developing new technologies for lightweight construction using composite materials. With close collaboration with leading academic and industry partners across the UK and Europe, we combine advanced technology with industrial know-how to create unique and innovative solutions to suit your needs. From bespoke composite moulding tools, end effectors to multi-material handling and joining, you can rely on our experience to deliver high-quality components and cost-effective manufacturing processes. No matter what your demands are, we are always pleased to have a discussion! Mould Tools Design, manufacture and commissioning of mould tools for all volume composite manufacturing (pre-form, compression, RTM, HP-RTM, DDF), along with support from partners offering simulation services for tool compensation, mould flow analysis, structural analysis and forming simulation. End-Effectors Design, manufacture and commissioning of end-effector tools for all composite manufacturing processes (plies, stacks, pre-form load and unload, mould load and unload, post-moulding processes, etc.) Material Handling Design, manufacture and commissioning of material-handling solutions for all composite manufacturing processes (material rolls, creels, individual plies, ply-stacks, in-process load and unload systems, integration into mould tool design for process optimisation and material utilisation). Expert’s team is developed to fit our customer’s specifications, always providing the highest quality standards. For more information contact our experienced team. R&D Expert is proactively engaging in the development of solutions to the projected problems the industry is likely to face. We have built strong relationships with HVM Catapult centres across the UK and are working collaboratively in support of national centres of excellence. By partnering in multiple funded as well as collaborative and commercial research projects, we can support cross-industry and academic research projects in wide-ranging topics including material light-weighting, joining and electrification. We are looking into various areas of industrialisation of lower TRL research outputs from Universities and industrial research organisations and providing support to existing customer requirements. Links to HVM Catapult Centres Strong relationships working collaboratively with, and in support of national centres of excellence for industrial research. Funded Research Partners in wide-ranging projects looking into various areas of industrialisation of lower TRL research outputs from Universities and industrial research organisations. Collaborative Research Supporting cross industry and academic research projects across material light-weighting, joining and electrification projects. Commercial Research Internal research in support of existing customer requirements and proactively engaging in the development of solutions to projected problems the industry is likely to face. Our Research Partners: Previous Next Coventry Head Office Technology Centre, Lyons Park 30 Sayer Drive Coventry, CV5 9PF The History of Coventry All Locations Explore About Us Aerospace Automation Automotive Systems Composites & Light Weighting Modular Building Powertrain Services Tooling Healthcare Contact Group Companies: Automation Assembly Automation Standard Platforms Robotic Experience Special Purpose Machinery Automotive Systems Body in Black Body in White Final Assembly Powertrain Full Vehicle End of Line Global Partners: Aerospace Production Tooling Materials Handling Flow Lines Automation Engine Assembly Defense Tooling Jig & Fixtures 3D Printing Capabilities Services Simultaneous Engineering DFM & DFA Design Simulation Accredited by: © 2021, Expert Tooling & Automation Ltd. Registered in England and Wales No. 3489117 Cookie Policy / Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions / Join our team We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More