Formax Teams up with the Imperial College to develop Binding Technology for Carbon Composites

Formax a manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality reinforcements has formed an research collaboration with the Polymer and Composite Engineering (PaCE) group based at Imperial College in London.

The project will focus on developing the technology of short and long fibre composites in the form of a novel binding chemistry. The findings will improve the processability of carbon preforms for RTM and infusion techniques, but most importantly enhance the mechanical performance of the finished carbon composite.

Formax are working closely with PaCE members Professor Alexander Bismark and Dr Koon-Yang Lee. PaCE is a multidisciplinary research group, bridging the gap between chemistry, materials science, processing and engineering applications. This recent collaboration with PaCE is possible as a result of Formax obtaining two funding streams from Imperial College – the Knowledge Transfer Secondment (KTS) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Oliver Wessely, Managing Director of Formax said;

We are immensely proud to be affiliated with such an accredited research group at Imperial College. By working closely with the PaCE team, Formax will continue to pursue and deliver high quality and innovative bespoke reinforcements.

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