Delft TapeLab​

Delft TapeLab is a unique open research facility for unidirectional thermoplastic tapes and their applications. Its mission is to advance knowledge and innovation of unidirectional tapes and their applications through collaborative research at the intersection of materials science, advanced processing technologies and digitalization.

At Delft TapeLab, we address research questions on knowledge and control of microstructural features of advanced composites for enhanced performance, for added multifunctionality, for increased automation performance as well as for novel sustainable materials technologies. Together, these themes drive our ambition to create lightweight, high-performance and sustainable solutions for the composites industry. Delft TapeLab partners with industry to drive innovation in fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes, offering a unique blend of practical expertise and strong theoretical background. Our lab specializes in small-batch production and tailored material development, providing the flexibility and precision needed to address specific industrial challenges. With our deep understanding of composite materials and advanced processing techniques, we assist partners in optimizing product performance, streamlining manufacturing processes, and exploring sustainable solutions. Our research is grounded in cutting-edge science, ensuring that our industrial collaborations result in innovative, high-quality outcomes.

Whether you’re seeking to develop custom materials, refine production methods, or explore novel applications, Delft TapeLab is ready to collaborate. We invite you to connect with us via e-mail to learn how we can support your research and development goals with our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities.

TU Delft - Aerospace Structures and Materials department

The vision of the department of Aerospace Structures and Materials is to become the leading incubator of thought and knowledge related to structures and materials for aerospace applications. Within our department, we contribute to making aviation and spaceflight more sustainable by developing the structures and materials of tomorrow. We work on the creation of new materials, that have a smaller environmental footprint, as well as ways of reusing old materials. We research how to make structures smarter and lighter, to support the transition to new sources of energy. We develop new manufacturing techniques, which use less energy and enable easier recycling. We devise new experimental, analytical, and numerical analysis techniques, to ensure the structural integrity and safety of future air and spacecraft. Using innovative sensing and monitoring technology, supported by AI, we close the gap between the physical and digital world, easing manufacturing and gaining new insight into the health of a vehicle’s structures. Inspired by this research, we equip the next generation of engineers and researchers with an understanding of structures and materials, so they can create impact for a better society.

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