Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research
Organizational focus: The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research (FIP-Composites at Western) develops and tests new lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
Who they are: Based in London, the FIP-Composites at Western is a joint open-access research and development venture between Western University and the Fraunhofer Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT). They work together by combining Fraunhofer’s technologies and Western’s strengths in materials engineering to address the composite technology needs of industry partners.
What they offer: The FIP-Composites at Western works with industry partners to develop and test materials with desirable manufacturing properties in the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. It provides partners with advanced technologies at an industrial scale to help them solve design, process, and product development challenges.
Location
Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research
Western University
2520 Advanced Ave
London, ON
N6M 0E1
Contact Information
Published: June 5, 2024