In a move poised to transform sustainable manufacturing, CompPair has unveiled its HealTech technology, an ultra-fast repair solution engineered to dramatically extend the life cycle of composite structures.

HealTech is integrated into semi-finished products for manufacturing composites via Liquid Composite Moulding (LCM) and prepreg processes. The technology enables in situ repair of matrix microcracks without additional resources or intensive manual labour. When activated by heat between 100 150 C, the healing process restores full mechanical integrity in just one to two minutes, consistently recovering 100% of structural performance while maintaining the original weight and profile.

This fast, autonomous repair solution aligns with the principles of waste prevention and resource efficiency and has demonstrated broad applicability across the sports, mobility, and aerospace sectors.

Beyond microcracks, HealTech is engineered to address a range of composite damage, including delamination, which is a critical failure that compromises load transfer and overall structural integrity. Using rapid thermal activation, the system enables almost instant restoration of mechanical properties without the need for manual patching or secondary processes. Components can be repaired directly on site and returned to service immediately, avoiding costly downtime and extending operational life.

By embedding ultra-fast repair within composites, HealTech offers a powerful alternative to conventional repair methods, which are often time-consuming and resource-intensive, a CompPair spokesperson noted. This technology is a practical step toward making circularity a reality across high-performance industries.

Source: www.comppair.ch