Fibre composites for the automotive industry

High-performance fibre composite solutions for the mobility of tomorrow.
With our TFP technology and fully automated production facilities for outstanding lightweight solutions in large-scale production, we support our customers in the realisation of high-quality, high-performance and sustainable components in the automotive industry.

The future of lightweight construction

Thanks to their unique combination of weight savings and structural integrity, fibre composites are helping to develop lighter, more efficient and more sustainable vehicles for all vehicle classes. Whether city runabout, long-distance vehicle or heavy-duty truck - weight savings and structural performance always pay off. The customer benefits from lower fuel consumption, higher payloads and greater ranges, while the manufacturer appreciates the economical manufacturing processes and high-quality production.

From body parts and design components to safety-critical crash structures - we offer the entire range of modern fibre composite technologies for the automotive industry.

Our technologies & advantages

Carbon fibre reinforcement

Maximum strength with minimum weight. Ideal for structural components, body parts and high-performance applications.

Fully automated series processes

Fully automated series processes with in-line quality assurance and software-supported process optimisation ensure reproducible top quality.

Weight reduction

Up to 70% weight saving compared to metallic structures

Function integration

Material- and process-orientated component designs enable the integration of functions and thus reduce interfaces, assembly and logistics costs

Material independence

The processing of any matrix system enables fast cycle times and economical large-scale production.

Sustainability

Lightweight construction and optimised production processes, recyclable material systems and natural fibres reduce the carbon footprint during production and use

E-Mobility Ready

Specialised solutions for battery housings, structural batteries and lightweight components for electric vehicles

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Innovation meets precision.
With our experience in fibre composite technologies and AI-supported production, we create solutions that combine performance, safety and sustainability.

Our materials and processes set new standards for efficiency and design freedom - from the concept phase through to series production. This is how we are shaping the future of mobility: lighter, stronger and more environmentally conscious.

Areas of application

Body & structure

Roofs, bonnets, doors, tailgates, A-/B-/C-pillars, floor assemblies

Chassis components

Suspension struts, wishbones, stabilisers, frame structures

Interior

Seat constructions, instrument panel supports, centre consoles, door panels

Electromobility

Battery housings, underbody panelling, crash structures for electric vehicles, components for electric motors

Aerodynamics

Spoilers, diffusers, air deflectors, underbody panelling

Performance parts

Brake discs, drive shafts, high-performance components for motorsport

Design elements

Unique design and visual elements for interiors, exteriors and the after-sales market

Technical key figures

70%

Weight reduction possible

2.5x

Higher strength than steel

100%

Automated production

<90s

Cycle time (TPP)

95%

Recycling rate

Technical key figures

Textile semi-finished products for the automotive industry

In our automotive production, we produce textile semi-finished products as hybrid fabrics.
The focus of our production technology is on processing multi-layer contour fabrics in combination with various more cost-effective carrier materials.

The advantage of this technology is the minimised use of the material to be processed by the end customer thanks to precise positioning on the substrate.
Thanks to the processing of true-to-contour materials, the waste of expensive base material required by the customer is reduced to a minimum.
Our technology is mainly used in large-scale production.

Advantages & disadvantages of tailored fibre placement

Advantages (extract):

  • Load path-oriented fibre placement: Variable fibre angles (0°-360° in the plane) for load-appropriate orientations
  • Mechanical performance: High rigidity and compression strength due to targeted load transfer
  • Material efficiency: Near-net-shape production with minimal waste - saves raw materials and costs
  • Reproducibility & automation: CNC-guided, scalable in series
  • Freedom of design: Local wall thickness variations, variable roving widths, can be combined with thermoplastics and thermosets

Potential disadvantages / challenges:

  • Process complexity: Requirements for trajectory planning, yarn/material pairing and quality-assured joining of sub-preforms
  • Interfaces: Compatibility of embroidery base, sewing thread and matrix system must be validated for each component
Advantages & disadvantages of tailored fibre placement

Certified quality management

ISO 9001 certificate

ISO 9001 certificate

Quality management system
Certified according to: ISO 9001 : 2015

EN 9100 certificate

EN 9100 certificate

Quality management system
Certified according to: EN 9100 : 2018

IATF 16949 certificate

IATF 16949 certificate

Quality management system
Certified according to: IATF 16949 : 2016

Your contact person

With over 20 years of experience in fibre composite and lightweight construction technology, Kai Steinbach stands for technical expertise, customer proximity and practical solutions.
As a lightweight builder at heart, he combines excellent expertise in the development, production and application of high-performance structures with knowledge of the concerns and needs of customers when it comes to the mobility of the future. Whether special vehicle or mass-produced components - his aim is to make innovations tangible.
In direct customer contact, in project workshops or at trade fairs - Kai Steinbach is your first point of contact for all questions relating to textile reinforcement structures, engineering and composite prototypes.

Start your next lightweight construction project

Free consultation and feasibility study - talk to our co-engineering experts.

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