Material × machine co-design
UD tape formulation and line parameters are co-optimized for stiffness-to-weight and cycle time — ideal for thin drone structures.
Drones: from prototype parts to series production
We can assist drone manufacturers move from early concepts to scalable production. Using thermoplastic UD-A carbon tapes, we co-design material specs, preform strategies and QA methods — reducing cycle time, improving consistency, and ensuring every part meets spec.
Why this stack works for drones
Inline QA
Frames and mounts use local UD-hybrids, ribs, and landing-gear inserts to balance stiffness, damping, and impact absorption.
Preform strategies
Laser thickness and vision width control provide closed-loop feedback for dimensional accuracy and repeatable layups.
Thermal mastery
Infrared, convection, and contact heating with multi-zone PID deliver predictable consolidation windows and strong bonding.
Representative use-cases
Drones
Lightweight frames
Unidirectional carbon tapes for main spars and crossbeams with controlled bending stiffness.
Motor mounts
Damping and alignment precision via local UD-hybrids around connection points.
Propellor
Strong, stiff, and durable propellers with high fibre volumes.
Technical snapshot
Process & QA
- Closed-loop recipe control (temperature / speed / tension)peed/tension)
- Laser thickness + vision alignment/width verification
- Traceability SPC per lot
Materials & formats
Layup speed:
Application dependent / up to +15m.
Format widths:
Scalable to 600mm
Thickness tolerance:
± 3–5 % inline verified
Resources
Design guide
Layup directions, ribs, UD-hybrids and tolerances for drone frames.
Tolerance pack
Thickness / width / alignment specifications with QA methods and SPC exports.
Pilot checklist
Ready for pilot? Recipes, tooling, handling and data validation.
