Consortium 111, formed by Ollow, Protoform Bourgogne and Nobrak, is driving a paradigm shift in composites with its patented process for assembling hollow continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic parts. This breakthrough paves the way for the wider adoption of composites across mass markets, from sports and automotive to aerospace, rail, and medical equipment.

At the core of this innovation lies Ollow s advanced technology for producing hollow composite tubes with variable diameters and continuous fibres, using proprietary algorithms and machinery that enable high-rate production at globally competitive costs. These tubes are then assembled through a novel casting-based moulding process using thermoplastics such as PA, PP, or PPA.

Nobrak contributes its patented High Volume-Tailored Fibre Placement (HV-TFP) technology, enabling precise fibre alignment that maximises stiffness and strength while reducing material waste. This approach also allows functionalisation of parts through integration of inserts, sensors, and resistance wires.

Protoform Bourgogne completes the consortium with expertise in mould design and injection tooling, ensuring lightweight, high-strength assemblies can be manufactured in short cycles of just 1 4 minutes. Crucially, the resulting structures are fully recyclable at end-of-life.

By combining complementary expertise, Consortium 111 delivers innovative, sustainable, and scalable composite solutions, entirely engineered and manufactured in France.

Source: www.ollow-tech.com