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Advanced composite structures developer iCOMAT (Bristol, U.K.) has opened its first production facility, Factory 1, located in Gloucester. This 45,000-square-foot facility is delivered in two phases.

Phase 1 is now complete, enabling end-to-end production of composite component sizes up to 6 × 3 meters. The factory includes a Class 7 clean room, assembly room, coordinate measuring machine (CCM), autoclaves, a five-axis CNC and spraybake. Additionally, the facility is equipped with full kit cutting and laser projection capabilities for template location.

Phase 2 will expand production capabilities further, including pressing, hot drape forming and will also see the introduction of multiple rapid tow shearing (RTS) tape laying lines. RTS is iCOMAT’s signature technology for producing defect-free fiber steered parts (read CW’s article trilogy on the subject here).

ICOMAT offers comprehensive engineering capabilities, including component design, finite element analysis, tooling and fixture design. The company’s fully integrated ERP/MRP system enables detailed scheduling, capacity planning and traceability, ensuring iCOMAT provides a full turnkey solution for customers.

The company invites those interested to reach out and learn more.