Industrial & reusable
We aim to produce an industrial UD tape with a clean, environmentally friendly process fully reusable compared to many existing products and methods.
UD-Automated B.V.
UD-Automated (UDA) is the newest venture of Dutch composite veteran Rinus Prins and partners, based in IJsselmuiden, Netherlands. UDA has developed innovative technology for excellent fibre spreading and impregnation. The process is robust, without unforeseen stops, and delivers an economical tape solution without compromising quality.
Founded
2022
Netherlands
Process
Direct melt
Continuous, robust
Brand
UD-A
Thermoplastic UD tapes
What drives us
Waste-to-value
Our goal includes processing waste plastics in the line, helping reduce global waste, even easing the Pacific garbage patch burden.
Scalable throughput
Up to 1200 mm width with a design that can double or quadruple while maintaining quality.
Engineering heritage
Decades of composites experience from sailing yachts and wind energy blades to UD-A carbon tapes for automotive programs now focused on thermoplastic UD-A carbon tapes.
New impregnation technology
The UDA production method is based on a direct melt-impregnation technique, where the polymer is fed to the impregnation unit by an extruder capable of formulating a wide variety of polymer blends and compounds. Before meeting the polymer melt, the fibres are spread under controlled high tension. This impregnation method is unique and forms the heart of our technology. (Patented)
- Direct melt impregnation
- Controlled high-tension fibre spreading
- Extruder-fed polymer blends & compounds
- Robust, continuous process
- Scalable to 1200 mm
Our journey
Chronological milestones of UD-Automated B.V.
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Foundation
UD-Automated B.V. founded by UD-A Holding BV
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Technology build
Construction of a production machine with a unique spreading and impregnation technology (patented).
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EPATII & market focus
UDA markets tapes under UD-A, targeting highly automated processes (lamination, tape winding) in automotive and energy (e.g., hydrogen storage, pressure vessels, extruded profile reinforcement).
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Cleaner industry
Thermoplastic UD-Ultimate tapes make production cleaner, simpler, and more sustainable benefiting the planet.
