Hexcel, FIDAMC join forces to shape future composites development, application and roadmap

FIDAMC (Getafe, Spain) a research and technology center in composites manufacturing, and global composite materials producer Hexcel (Stamford, Conn., U.S.) have announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation, research and future development of advanced composite materials.

This collaboration aims to explore new applications that will enhance the performance and sustainability of composites. By combining FIDAMC’s expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies with Hexcel’s industrial leadership and market reach, the partnership expects to accelerate the transition from research to real-world applications across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive and other industrial markets.

The partnership will focus on:

• Researching new applications: Exploring novel uses for composite materials to improve efficiency, performance and sustainability.
• Collaborative innovation and development: Joint R&D projects will foster advancements in material properties, manufacturing processes and automation technologies.
• Setting the standard for the future: Establishing a roadmap for the evolution of composite materials over the next decade, defining the industry’s benchmarks and best practices.

FIDAMC and Hexcel will be incorporating digitalization, AI and advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve these objectives, in addition reducing production costs.