iCOMAT

Through groundbreaking technology, we are revolutionizing advanced composite manufacturing at iCOMAT Ltd. The company is at the forefront of industrial innovation, having pioneered the revolutionary Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology, the world's first defect-free fibre-steering process for composites. This patented manufacturing process overcomes the critical limitations of traditional methods, which have long restricted designs to straight fibre layers, resulting in heavier and more expensive structures than necessary. Our RTS technology enables the precise steering of composite tapes along curved paths, a feat previously unattainable without introducing defects. By shearing tapes instead of bending them, we have unlocked new possibilities in structural design and efficiency.

This technological breakthrough allows for the creation of ultra-lightweight composite structures that were beyond the limits of conventional straight-fibre designs. Fibre steering enables the strategic placement of tapes to align with load paths, delivering highly optimized components with dramatic weight savings and a significant reduction in raw material usage. This not only enhances performance but also introduces a new level of sustainability into the manufacturing process. iCOMAT offers end-to-end solutions, from initial design and development to the delivery of production components for the aerospace, automotive, and space sectors. We are collaborating with the world's top OEMs and end-users to develop new frontiers in automated composites manufacturing, fundamentally changing how next-generation vehicles are designed and built. Our commitment to research and innovation, born from our origins as a spin-out from the University of Bristol, fuels our mission to make transportation lighter, more sustainable, and more cost-effective than ever before.