CompPair develops HealTech™ technology, which integrates self-healing capabilities into composite materials, allowing for rapid repairs and extending the lifespan of these structures. This approach addresses the issue of material waste in the composites industry by enabling the reuse and regeneration of damaged components, ultimately preserving their economic value.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Composite materials are susceptible to damage such as scratches, dents, and delamination, leading to structural weakness and reduced lifespan. Repairing these damages is often time-consuming, costly, and can result in significant material waste due to component replacement.
Solution
CompPair offers HealTech™, a self-healing technology integrated into composite materials that enables rapid and efficient repairs, extending the lifespan of composite structures. HealTech™ composites incorporate an embedded healing functionality that regenerates the material's matrix, recovering mechanical properties and preventing further degradation. This technology facilitates a 400x faster repair time compared to conventional methods, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. CompPair provides a range of composite products and services, including eco-design, to support the next generation of durable and sustainable composite parts.
Target Audience
CompPair serves industries including sports, mobility, space and aeronautics, and luxury & lifestyle, targeting manufacturers and end-users seeking to enhance the durability and sustainability of composite products.
Features
- Self-healing composites that repair surface scratches, dents, and delaminations in approximately 60 seconds at 110°C
- HealTech™ prepregs available in carbon, glass, and flax fiber options
- Customizable solutions tailored to specific damage challenges and application requirements
- Technology enables the integration of recycled and repurposed fibers
- Demonstrated 20% reduction in CO2 emissions in ski top sheet applications
- Full recovery of mechanical properties after repair, maintaining high performance
- Suitable for use in extreme environments, including low to cryogenic temperatures