Shaping the future of fiber composites

The main objective of the activities at the CTC is the development of series production technologies for the production and assembly of CFRP components for aircraft construction. This objective is approached from three directions:

• Product design optimized for fiber properties - To exploit the true potential of fiber composites, the product design must be aligned with the requirements for and properties of the material. Also, the product design must be adapted to allow for economical series production.

• Efficient technologies - Whether a CFRP component is integrated in a series product is, in the end, decided by the price. The development of efficient and automated manufacturing and assembly technologies for a stable series production process is thus the key to the market.

• Learning from others - The series production processing of CFRP is still a young field. The pertinent research requires thinking outside the box, e.g. concerning traditional fiber processing, conventional manufacturing methods, or other industries.

Thus, the CTC cooperates with a multitude of partners from very different areas to stay up to date and constantly develop new ideas.

Our employees are our greatest asset. Be it worker, student, or engineer - at the CTC, we only work with the best to develop the best technologies and to be able to send out only the best representatives into the world of CFRP composites.

Vision
CTC is Germany's leading center for research and development in the field of the design and manufacturing of large and complex CFRP components, having an international reputation as experts for specification, high production rates, and series production support.

Mission
Driving the "step-change" in manufacturing CFRP components to be able to compete against conventional materials and methods concerning time, cost, and quality.

Development of efficient methods, equipment, tooling, and systems for series production of fiber composite components under economically efficient conditions.

Supporting of Airbus and leading industries in strengthening the top position of Airbus as leading aircraft manufacturer.