Mikrosam Delivers High-Performance Filament Winding System to Epsilon Composites in Turkey
Key Ideas
- Mikrosam has successfully delivered an upgradeable filament winding system to Epsilon Composites in Turkey, enhancing their composite tank production capabilities.
- The system includes a filament winding machine, impregnation resin bath system, electronic fiber creel and tension system, WindingExpert software, and a stationary curing oven.
- Epsilon Composites plans to use the system for manufacturing hydrogen storage tanks and aerostructure components, driving innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in their operations.
- The integration of the system with Epsilon's technology enables the production of lightweight, large-diameter composite parts with optimal stiffness, ensuring high productivity and reliability.
Mikrosam, based in Prilep, Macedonia, has announced the successful delivery of a high-performance filament winding system to Epsilon Composite in Ankara, Turkey. The system, aimed at wet winding over cylindrical mandrels, is designed to support Epsilon's composite tank production for high-performance applications, particularly in the automotive industry focusing on modern and heavy-duty vehicles requiring large hydrogen storage capacities. This system, which can also wind mandrels with towpreg material in the future, showcases Mikrosam's ability to deliver integrated composites manufacturing solutions. The delivered solution includes key components like a filament winding machine, an impregnation resin bath system, an electronic fiber creel and tension system, WindingExpert software, and a stationary curing oven. Epsilon plans to revolutionize the production of hydrogen storage tanks and aerostructure components using this technology, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. The seamless integration of the system with Epsilon's K1 technology enables the production of lightweight, large-diameter composite parts with optimal stiffness while ensuring high productivity and reliability. Both companies will showcase their expertise at JEC World 2025. This development signifies a significant advancement in composite manufacturing technology and its application in the production of critical components for high-performance industries.
Topics
Production
Automotive Industry
Heavy-duty Vehicles
Composites Manufacturing
High-performance Applications
Composite Tank Production
Composite Parts
JEC World 2025
Lightweight Materials
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