High-performance composites

Exploiting the potential of high-performance composites with the Connova Group

In today’s era of technological advancement, the materials we use are just as critical as the innovations they support. Connova Group is at the forefront of this development with its ground-breaking work on high-performance composites. From aerospace to medical devices, Connova’s high-performance composites are transforming industries through their exceptional properties.

The essence of high-performance composites

High-performance composites, consisting mainly of carbon fibres, glass fibres, aramid fibres such as Kevlar and natural fibres such as flax or hemp, are bonded by a thermoset resin system. These materials combine to create composites that are not only strong and lightweight, but also offer incredible endurance and flexibility. Connova’s expertise in the use of these composites allows them to customise the stiffness, strength and other mechanical properties to meet specific application needs.

Superior material properties

The Connova Group’s high-performance composites offer several superior properties:

• Strength and stiffness: These materials offer unrivalled strength and customisable stiffness without the bulk of traditional materials such as metals, making them ideal for applications from aerospace to automotive.
• Weight reduction: The potential for weight reduction is unrivalled, crucial for industries where load reduction can increase efficiency and performance.
• Durability: Composite materials fatigue much more slowly than metals and have a longer service life due to their high fatigue resistance.
• Damping: Superior vibration damping makes composites ideal for dynamic environments and protects structures from wear.
• Thermal and chemical resistance: With customisable thermal expansion and high chemical resistance, composites perform well in harsh environments.
• X-ray transparency: The transparency of certain composite materials for X-rays makes them perfect for medical imaging applications.

Applications that transform industries

Connova’s high-performance composites are an integral part of several sectors:

• Aerospace: Used in everything from fuselage and wing structures to interior linings and panels, composites can make up as much as 60% of some aircraft.
• Automotive and motorsport: Connova has been introducing these materials to motorsport for over 30 years, improving speed and efficiency with lighter, stronger vehicle parts.
• Medicine and healthcare: In medical technology, composite materials enable the production of X-ray-transparent patient beds and lightweight, durable prostheses.
• Industrial automation and robotics: The superior cost-effectiveness over the service life, which is achieved through significant energy savings through weight reduction, is crucial for the future of machines and robotics.

Connova’s commitment to innovation

At Connova Group, innovation is not just about creating superior products, but also about understanding and implementing the best manufacturing processes and design principles that are significantly different from those used in metals. This expertise is reflected in their approach to every project – from prototypes to series production – ensuring high-quality, high-performance composites tailored to the unique needs of their customers.

Connova also offers free consultations to potential customers and provides a platform to discuss the unique benefits that composites could bring to their projects. This approach not only helps with customised solution development, but also fosters long-term relationships based on trust and technical excellence.

Outlook

As industries evolve, the demand for materials that offer high performance without environmental or economic impact increases. Connova’s dedication to advancing composite technology, combined with its extensive experience and innovation, positions it as a leader in the field, ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Mit einer soliden Grundlage in der Wissenschaft der Verbundwerkstoffe und einer klaren Vision für die Zukunft setzt Connova neue Maßstäbe bei der Anwendung dieser bemerkenswerten Materialien und demonstriert ihr Potenzial, Branchen zu revolutionieren und unsere Welt zu verbessern.