Project

3D Light Trans

Acronym
3D-LightTrans
Code
41F04510
Duration
01 April 2011 → 31 March 2015
Funding
European funding: framework programme
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Process engineering
    • Ceramic and glass materials
    • Composites and hybrid materials
    • Materials science and engineering
    • Polymeric materials
    • Semiconductor materials
    • Other materials engineering
Keywords
product chain thermoplastic polymers thermoforming 3D textiles composites
 
Project description

3DLT's goal is to develop a breakthrough flexible low-cost technology for 3D textile-reinforced composites in an automated production line. Hybrid yarns incorporating the thermoplastic matrix are processed into 3D textile structures. After fixation, preforms are thermoformed into composites. This technology enables a shift from cost-intensive, small series nich markets towards mass production applications in a wide range of sectors.