Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) is the most established state-of-the-art technology in the production of structural composite parts with high lightweight potential. RTM processes comprise various techniques for the manufacturing of parts based on net-shape preforms.

High-Speed RTM with fast-curing thermoset resin systems such as epoxy and polyurethane with curing times of less than 120 seconds allow for high volume production.

High-Speed RTM is characterized by:

As AZL Partner Companies, we work closely together as a workgroup on projects supporting the further development of high-speed RTM technology and its material systems to achieve a broad transfer to serial production.

The AZL forms an international lightweight network of 9 institutes on the RWTH Aachen Campus and more than 80 companies from 21 countries involved in lightweight production. Learn more…

Joint Analysis of Business Cases “Product Cost Benchmarking”

The AZL founded the new format “Product Cost Benchmarking – Joint Business Case Analysis”. In the inaugural meeting we will discuss and define new topics and review previous “AZL Business Cases”. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

JEC World 2020, Paris

Meet us at the largest composites show in the world that covers the whole composites value chain from raw material to processors and final products. In cooperation with JEC Group, AZL, its Partner Institutes as well as Partner Companies are presenting innovative technologies in composite production as well as SMC. Visit us at the AZL Industry 4.0 Hub – Hall 5A, Booth L101.

5th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

The upcoming meeting will focus on function integrated sandwich structures and other high margin applications like street furniture and sports stadiums. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

9th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Since 2014, AZL Partner Companies have closely worked together in the established AZL Workgroup “Advanced Thermoset Production, formerly called “High-Speed RTM Matrices”. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

10th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

Due to the last presentation and the continuing growth of interest in pressure vessels, the next meeting will focus on the differences in thermoset and thermoplastic materials and processing technologies in regard to pressure tanks. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

10th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

The Workgroup works on the consolidation of the high-potential overmolding technology of thermoplastic FRP inlays for series production with partners of industry and RWTH Aachen University since 2013. The Workgroup so far has initiated 5 Joint Partner Projects. Due to the discussions in the previous meeting, the next meeting will focus on recycling and renewable materials. The AZL will therefore invite experts active in the market segments. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

AZL OPEN DAY – Lightweight in Aachen 2020

The AZL invites interested companies to join the AZL Open Day and take part in guided tours to the lightweight institutes of the RWTH Aachen Campus, which present their technologies and equipment along the entire value chain. Interested participants will have the possibility to see the machinery halls of the institutes and the Production Engineering Cluster, where AZL provides large-scale equipment and co-working spaces for partner companies.

9th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

The AZL Workgroup on HP SMC is addressing three work packages: Material Characterization, Design Guideline as well as Standards and Norms. For the next meeting the AZL will prepare a project offer and invite interested companies to participate in the project. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

AZL Annual Partner Meeting 2020

Each year more than 100 representatives of the more than 80 Partner Companies from 20 different countries come together for a strategic and networking meeting to define topics and activities for the coming year. Take part and use the opportunity for networking with international decision makers and colleagues in the lightweight and composite sector.

Joint Analysis of Business Cases “Product Cost Benchmarking”

The AZL founded the new format “Product Cost Benchmarking – Joint Business Case Analysis”. The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

6th Workgroup Meeting “Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure”

The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

11th Workgroup Meeting “Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites”

The Workgroup works on the consolidation of the high-potential overmolding technology of thermoplastic FRP inlays for series production with partners of industry and RWTH Aachen University since 2013. The Workgroup so far has initiated 5 Joint Partner Projects. The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

10th Workgroup Meeting “Advanced Thermoset Production”

Since 2014, AZL Partner Companies have closely worked together in the established AZL Workgroup “Advanced Thermoset Production, formerly called “High-Speed RTM Matrices”. The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

10th Workgroup Meeting “High-Performance SMC”

The AZL Workgroup on HP SMC is addressing three work packages: Material Characterization, Design Guideline as well as Standards and Norms. The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

11th Workgroup Meeting “Composite Pipes and Vessels”

The information regarding the content of the meeting will follow soon. The participation is exclusively for AZL partners and as an integral part of the AZL partnership free of charge.

business platform ”high-speed rtm”

Marina Biller
Business Platform Manager
+49 (0) 241 475735 12
info@lightweight-partners.com