Engineering Development Services for Glass, Basalt and Special Fibres
We provide a specialised engineering development platform for glass fibre, basalt fibre, and advanced special fibre technologies, supporting universities, research institutes, and industrial companies involved in composite materials and high-performance fibre production.
Our platform is designed to cover the entire fibre manufacturing value chain, combining process engineering, equipment development, and application-specific know-how. It enables efficient development, optimisation, validation, and industrial scale-up of fibre and sizing technologies — from laboratory research to pilot and full-scale production.
Capabilities
- Fibre Production Process Engineering
- Advanced engineering solutions for continuous fibre production, including:
- Process design and optimisation for glass, basalt, and special fibres
- Thermal management and melt flow stabilisation
- Fibre diameter control and uniformity optimisation
- Process stability for long-term, high-throughput operation
- Bushing Engineering and Know-How
- Comprehensive expertise in bushing technology, covering:
- Design and manufacturing of bushings from monotip to 2400 tips
- Material selection and lifetime optimisation for aggressive melts (e.g. basalt)
- Tip geometry optimisation for consistent fibre formation
- Productivity and quality optimisation for industrial-scale operations
- Sizing Technology Development
- Engineering and development of sizing systems tailored to fibre type and end-use:
- Custom sizing formulations and application concepts
- Precise sizing deposition and control
- Optimisation of fibre protection, handling, and composite compatibility
- Integration with downstream processing and composite manufacturing requirements
- Product Handling and Downstream Processing
- Design and development of robust handling systems, including:
- Fibre collection, winding, cutting, and packaging systems
- Stable downstream processing for continuous and chopped fibres
- Quality preservation from fibre formation to final product
- Integration into existing or new production lines
Equipment
Our platform includes a complete set of development and pilot-scale equipment, enabling realistic industrial trials and process validation:
- Fibre drawing and forming units for glass, basalt, and special fibres
- Bushings from laboratory scale to large industrial configurations (up to 2400 tips)
- Advanced sizing application systems
- Fibre handling, winding, cutting, and downstream processing equipment
- Measurement and control systems for process monitoring and optimisation
Services
We offer flexible engineering services tailored to customer needs:
- R&D support and technology development
- Pilot trials and proof-of-concept validation
- Process optimisation and industrial scale-up
- Custom equipment and system engineering
- Technology transfer and process implementation support
Our services are designed to reduce development risk, shorten time to market, and ensure reliable industrial performance.
Applications
Our engineering development platform supports a wide range of composite and fibre applications, including:
- Glass fibre reinforcement for thermoset and thermoplastic composites
- Basalt fibre solutions for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications
- Special fibres for technical, industrial, and advanced composite uses
- Continuous and chopped fibres for structural, automotive, construction, and industrial markets
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