According to a survey in JEC Observer magazine, the Indian composites industry is projected to experience double-digit growth for the next five years. This robust growth has its foundation at the increased demand in the drone and aerospace segment. Despite this, many customers find it challenging to have a partner that can offer dovetailed solutions, with the ability to participate in 'Design for manufacturing'.
Composites Tomorrow is a pioneering force in the advanced composites industry, specializing in Engineer-To-Order (ETO) solutions. With diverse processes and materials, the firm delivers customized products, collaborating closely with end users to ensure precise fit and optimal performance.
Initially founded as a small-scale operation, Composites Tomorrow rapidly expanded its capabilities through strategic investments in research and development. With a meticulous investment in research and development, the company has continuously expanded its capabilities and expertise. The company has associated itself with research projects in 9 leading education institutes, has been referred in 4 international publications, and is in the process of filing its first patent.
To underscore its progress in just one industry – aerospace, the company has facilitated the evolution from basic carbon fibre sheets to innovative monocoque canopies, enhancing performance, reducing weight, and streamlining assembly processes. Today Composites Tomorrow has entered into an MoU with a leading overseas player for the development and manufacturing of the frame for their Urban Air Taxi, with carbon fiber.
“Collaborations with leading institutions and experts have propelled its journey, resulting in the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies”, says Archal Shah, Founder of Composites Tomorrow.
The company's processes encompass advanced techniques such as High Isostatic Pressure Resin Transfer Moulding (HiRTM), prepreg moulding, compression moulding, and hand layup, providing versatile solutions for clients across industries. These processes cater to a wide range of product complexities and cost requirements, ensuring flexibility in manufacturing. The firm offers an extensive selection of materials, ranging from thermosetting resins suitable for high-temperature applications to thermoplastics that allow reshaping. Reinforcing elements include Carbon, Aramid, and Glass, providing clients with options to meet specific performance criteria. Across industries, the company tailors manufacturing processes and materials to meet diverse client needs. Moreover, the company offers customized finishing options such as UV printing for enhanced aesthetics in consumer products, while specialized epoxy edge sealing ensures safety and durability for medical instruments.
Composites Tomorrow engages customers from the design phase, offering expertise in Design for Manufacturing to guide clients on product variations and advantages. Material selection and layer orientation are meticulously tailored to meet specific performance goals, while integration for ease of assembly is prioritized, often extending support to end-users. “Through a collaborative approach and after-sales evaluation, the firm ensures sustainable products, enhancing customer satisfaction and long-term success”, says Nayan Prajapati, Head – Business Development.
Composites Tomorrow pioneers customized advanced composite solutions through innovation, collaboration, & strategic foresight in materials & processes
Leading the Way in Customized Solutions
“We manufacture a new product every week. Today we are manufacturing export-oriented products for medical equipment designed to be radiolucent for CT and MRI, tomorrow we would be manufacturing chassis for rapid transport system working at 400 kmph, and the day after a paddle for pickle ball. Each day is an admiration for endless engineering opportunities”, says Dharmesh Rana, Head – R&D and Manufacturing.
Composites Tomorrow is known to cater to a vast industry spectrum from drone canopies to prosthetics. Unlike make-to-stock manufacturers, their ETO model guarantees products engineered for optimal performance, maximizing client benefits. Quality and consistency are ensured through comprehensive practices, including the Quality Acceptance Plan (QAP), meticulous monitoring via job cards, strategic automation to minimize errors, and a structured approach to addressing non-conformities. Composites Tomorrow is the only Asian company to have designed and produced a 100 percent carbon fibre monocoque fame for mini quadcopters.
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