High-End
The market for high-performance applications is rapidly growing, driven by the increasing demand for advanced computing power and the adoption of technologies such as AI and machine learning. Our composite solutions are ideal for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and sustainable energy, where performance and efficiency are crucial.
We supply and develop products for the most challenging applications such as aerospace, defense, and semiconductors. The best results can be achieved by co-development from an early stage.
VDL Fibertech Industries BV is your partner for innovative, reliable, and cost-effective composite solutions in the high-performance market. Together, we can push the boundaries of technology and performance.
The advantages of composite materials for high-performance applications:
- Low Heat Expansion: Minimal changes in size or shape with temperature variations.
- Low Specific Weight: Significant weight savings compared to traditional metals.
- High Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to chemicals and corrosion.
- Anti-Magnetic Characteristics: Non-magnetic, preventing magnetic interference.
- Very High Endurance Strength: Outstanding fatigue strength for repeated loads.
- Tight Tolerances: Precision manufacturing for critical applications.
These advantages make composites ideal for sectors like aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and semiconductors.
Case study: Pick & Place Robot Arms
Objective
Picking up and placing small electrical components at higher speeds that the use of conventional material no longer satisfies.
The requirements of the semiconductor industry:
- Extremely lightweight
- High damping and stiffness properties
- Minimal particle contamination
- Long lifespan
Approach
There are multiple challenges involved in the semiconductor industry. With our expertise in development, material knowledge, finite element method (FEM) simulations and prototyping, we are able to manufacture the part in carbon composite together with the customer.
We have developed (patented) solutions for:
- Improved damping
- Particle-free solutions
- Inserts and mechanical interfaces
- Vacuum channels
- Cleaning & packaging
Result
- Weight reduction
- Up to 4x higher cycle times with respect to aluminum (up to 25.000 vs 6.000)
- Problem-free inserts tested up to 6M cycles
- Suitable as a direct air bearing surface
- Low particle contaminants, even after collisions
- Carbon leaf springs with proven service life > 500,000 cycles