Defence programmes are asking more from composite structures – lighter parts, tougher environments, more complex shapes.
That’s where traditional 2D woven composites can start to fall short. Impacts leave damage you can’t always see. Curved surfaces introduce defects. And the material that works in theory, doesn’t always work in the real world.
Our work with Dstl explored whether 3D woven composites could offer a more reliable solution. They stood up to impact more effectively and handled complex shapes with fewer issues – giving teams a clearer path to tougher, operational sustainable components.
If you’re looking at how to build composite structures that cope with real-world demands, contact our team today.
Read full article in Composites World.