Coming Soon – The Advanced Manufacturing And Composites Cluster
A Cluster is a geographic concentrations of interconnected companies or institutions that manufacture products or deliver services to a particular sector or industry.
The Cluster as a model for Economic Development has been successfully implemented in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Typical Partners In A Cluster
Economic Development Departments; Colleges, Universities; Research Institutions; Public Agencies; Private Firms; Investors.
The Virtual Cluster
Using information & communications Technologies the “virtual cluster” allows participation over a wider geographic area; i.e. Local, provincial, national, international partners.
Cluster Benefits
Rapid innovation through co-operative Research and Development;
New business opportunities through partnerships and joint ventures;
Economies of scale (purchasing, logistics);
Industry specific training and skills development.
Our Focus
Advanced manufacturing with polymers and fibres for the:
Automotive Industry;
Aerospace Sector;
Manufacture of Wind Blades.
Technologies For Commercialization
Computer assisted process simulation;
Machining and tooling technologies;
Resins, fibers and prepregs with short cycle times;
Automated fiber placement;
Automated tape laying;
Automated resin transfer molding;
Automated press loading and unloading;
Non destructive testing;
Bonding and welding technologies.