Aerospace composite structures
12 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 9 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- FUNDACION PARA LA INVESTIGACION, DESARROLLO Y APLICACION DE MATERIALES COMPUESTOS
Spanish aerospace composites research centre bridging graphene and advanced materials science with full-scale aircraft structure manufacturing and demonstration.
“Core participant in Clean Sky 2 airframe and large passenger aircraft programmes (GAM AIR 2018, GAM-2020-AIR, GAM-2020-LPA, LPA GAM 2018, FUSINBUL, REDISH).”
PrimaryES18 projects - AERNNOVA ENGINEERING DIVISION SAU
Spanish aerospace engineering firm specializing in advanced composite aerostructures, smart manufacturing, and composite lifecycle management across aviation and rail.
“Core thread across MODCOMP, SuCoHS, SEER, GAM AIR/LPA series, and SAFE-FLY — covering composite design, manufacturing, and performance in aircraft applications.”
PrimaryES12 projects - INTERNACIONAL DE COMPOSITES SA
Spanish composite materials manufacturer integrating graphene into aerospace and rail transport components through EU flagship programs.
“Third-party supplier in Clean Sky 2 airframe projects (GAM AIR 2018, GAM-2020-AIR, LPA GAM 2018, GAM-2020-LPA) covering aircraft fuselage, wings, and rotor-craft components.”
PrimaryES10 projects - INVENT INNOVATIVE VERBUNDWERKSTOFFEREALISATION UND VERMARKTUNG NEUERTECHNOLOGIEN GMBH
German SME manufacturing advanced composite aerostructures with full lifecycle expertise from eco-design through MRO to end-of-life recycling.
“Core contributor across GAM AIR 2018, GAM-2020-AIR, GRETEL, ACASIAS, and SUSTAINair — all focused on airframe composite parts for fixed-wing and rotorcraft.”
PrimarySMEDE8 projects - LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR VERBUNDWERKSTOFFE GMBH
German Leibniz institute specializing in composite materials — from carbon fibre and bio-based composites to nano-functionalized structures for aerospace, automotive, and construction.
“AIRPOXY and HARVEST both target aeronautics applications, signalling a growing focus on aero-grade composite solutions.”
DE7 projects - ALPEX IMMOBILIEN GMBH
Austrian SME specializing in composite mould tooling and lightweight component manufacturing for aerospace and automotive applications.
“Five Clean Sky 2 projects (HAIRMATE, ProTHiC, MAYA, COMBO3D, EMOTION) all target aircraft structural or interior components.”
PrimarySMEAT7 projects - KVE COMPOSITES BV
Dutch SME specializing in thermoplastic composite welding and joining technologies for aerospace and large-scale manufacturing applications.
“MECATESTERS and TORNADO both target aircraft structural joints, addressing co-consolidation, disbond arrest, and induction welding for aerospace use.”
PrimarySMENL3 projects - AFPT GMBH
German SME providing automated fiber and tape placement systems for thermoplastic composite aerospace structures.
“INSCAPE (curved stiffened panels) and SWING (wing flap manufacturing) are both Clean Sky 2 aerospace manufacturing projects.”
PrimarySMEDE3 projects - BERCELLA SRL
Italian SME manufacturing advanced composite structures for aerospace, railway, and transport applications using thermoplastic and additive techniques.
“IntAir project (largest funding at EUR 400,750) targeted cheaper, lighter, safer composite materials for aircraft interiors.”
SMEIT3 projects - COEXPAIR SA
Belgian SME specializing in advanced composite manufacturing, repair, and bonding technologies for aerospace and transport applications.
“Coordinated HFLE (Hybrid Fixed Leading Edge) and contributed to AIRPOXY on smart epoxy composites for aero structures.”
PrimarySMEBE3 projects - IDEC, INGENERIA Y DESARROLLOS DE COMPOSITES SL
Spanish engineering SME specialising in thermoset composite processing, repair, and recyclability for aerospace, marine, and construction industries.
“AIRPOXY targeted aero structures specifically, with keywords covering aeronautics and dynamic chemistry for in-service repairability.”
SMEES2 projects - AGUSTAWESTLAND LIMITED
UK helicopter manufacturer and industrial validation partner for aerospace composite structures and crashworthiness research.
“Both EXTREME and ICONIC address composite material behavior in aerospace and transport contexts, reflecting a consistent industrial focus on structural composites.”
PrimaryUK2 projects