“As we continue our vision to be the interface expert, it is critical to have analytical equipment that can efficiently fine-tune our sizing to optimise adhesion properties. This is one of the key performance attributes we provide our customers, and the fact that the Textechno FIMATEST system works according to the fibre pull-out principle makes it extremely valuable,” explained Steve Bassetti, Michelman’s global marketing director for industrial manufacturing. “We have utilised this equipment in our development lab for almost two years, and it is suited for any fibre-matrix combination we have developed. It has been helpful that Textechno developed these instruments because they are, and will continue to be, a great benefit to the entire composites industry. We look forward to supporting Textechno in establishing more standardisation for the industry regarding fibre-matrix-adhesion and processing properties.”
Dr Ulrich Mörschel, CEO of Textechno, added: “We are proud that Michelman, the industry’s leading interface expert, invested in our testing system. For Michelman’s customers, this equipment has allowed for great collaboration, increased screening of sizing concepts, and a more robust and efficient product development process.”
Added Dr Michael Effing, senior advisor to Textechno and one of its relationship managers: “I am happy to support the matchmaking between these two organisations because the market for high-end structural composite applications in the aerospace, automotive and wind energy sectors is growing at a rate of 6 to 8% year over year, representing over $125 billion globally. 90% of the market value is glass fibre-based, and 10% is carbon fibre-based. Therefore, reliable testing systems measuring the quality of fibres, fabrics, and the quality of the fibre-matrix adhesion are of tremendous importance to the industry.”
Both Textechno and Michelman will be exhibiting at JEC World 2019 March 12-14, 2019. Visit Textechno in hall 5A, booth D17 and Michelman in hall 5, booth C34.
