Welcome to the Composite Systems Technology Center
Under the name DORNIER Composite Systems®, DORNIER offers machines and systems for processing fiber composites. The materials produced are light, stable and versatile – and are used in cars, airplanes and sports equipment, to name just a few.
Machines & systems
Nice to know
A composite is a fiber-reinforced plastic that consists of a fiber material and a matrix (binder material). Each component on its own can have different properties – but when combined, a new material is created that is particularly light and at the same time very stable. It is precisely such materials that are used, for example, in aerospace and aviation, automotive engineering and sports equipment.
Because they combine the best of two worlds: For example, glass fiber (fiber material) alone is brittle and resin (matrix) is soft – but together they create an extremely robust material that has similar properties to steel while being much lighter. This saves energy and material, for example in aerospace and aviation or motor sports.
Fiber-reinforced plastics are produced (tape production line) and processed (weaving machines) on our machines and plants. The fiber material is precisely woven together and then further processed. The result: a tailor-made material with exactly the desired properties.
Composites have become indispensable in many areas today. They demonstrate their strengths in vehicles and aircraft, for example: lightweight, stable and versatile. Want to know more? Just keep scrolling.
Applications
The versatile areas of application for our composite systems
Our machines and plants from DORNIER Composite Systems® produce materials that are used in many different areas. These materials are particularly strong and lightweight at the same time - two properties that are important in many industries. For example, they are used in the aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, medical technology and sports industries. Our products help to make things more stable and lighter at the same time, which is an advantage in many areas where high performance and reliability are required.
Medical technology
Medical technology requires lightweight yet durable prostheses that offer a high degree of stability thanks to fiber composite materials and at the same time make them more comfortable to wear.
Automobile industry
Carbon and glass fiber fabrics reduce the weight and increase the stability of vehicles - such as the rear panel of the Ford Transit or parts in the Porsche GT3 RS.
Popular sport
In the sports sector, modern fiber composite materials ensure lightweight and stable products, such as carbon ice hockey sticks.
Aerospace and aviation
Carbon and glass fiber fabrics reduce weight and provide stability in aerospace and aviation applications, thus contributing to lower emissions.
Stations
Experience our plant Esseratsweiler virtually
Die construction
One and two-part nozzles for precise heat supply in the oven of the film stretching line.
Product station film stretching line
Partial assembly of a film stretching line for demonstration purposes.
Training workshop
Qualified training for future specialists with a focus on construction mechanics.
Flame cutting system
Cutting with multiple torches for high quantities and material thicknesses.
Frame and web girder construction
Production of the stove with frames & web beams and brackets.
Warehouse & Logistics (myDoX®)
Organization and control of spare parts and components for film stretching lines.
Assembly of film stretching systems
Efficient preparation and assembly of individual assemblies.