LOFITH Composites develops and manufactures long‑fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites, offering both pellet‑form LFT and unidirectional tape (UD‑tape) products for high‑performance sectors such as aerospace, automotive and rail.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturers of high‑performance components in aerospace, automotive, rail and related mobility sectors rely on heavy, non‑recyclable thermoset composites or metal alloys, which increase part weight, limit design flexibility and generate waste at end‑of‑life.
Solution
LOFITH Composites supplies long‑fibre reinforced thermoplastic (LFT) pellets and unidirectional (UD) tapes that combine the high strength‑to‑weight ratios of carbon, glass or aramid fibres with the processing advantages of thermoplastics. Their proprietary formulation and manufacturing platform enable the production of lightweight, recyclable parts that can be processed by injection molding, compression molding, or automated fibre placement. The product portfolio includes both virgin‑matrix and recycled‑matrix options, such as carbon‑reinforced PET tape made from post‑consumer bottles, allowing customers to meet stringent mechanical, fire‑resistance and environmental requirements while pursuing circular‑economy goals. Custom formulation services further tailor mechanical, electrical, thermal or electromagnetic properties to specific application needs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers in aerospace, automotive, rail and other high‑performance mobility industries that require lightweight, high‑strength structural components and seek recyclable material solutions.
Features
- LFT pellets with long glass, carbon or aramid fibres delivering superior tensile strength, impact resistance and fatigue life compared with short‑fibre plastics
- UD‑tapes of continuous carbon fibres impregnated in thermoplastic matrices (PP, PA, PET) for high longitudinal stiffness and strength
- Recycled‑matrix options (e.g., PET from bottles, recycled PP) enabling fully recyclable or biodegradable composite solutions
- Compatibility with standard thermoplastic processing methods (injection, extrusion, compression) and advanced in‑situ consolidation (AFP, ATL)
- Tailorable formulations for added functionality such as electrical/thermal conductivity, flame retardancy or electromagnetic shielding
- Short cycle times and high production cadence suitable for volume manufacturing in automotive and rail sectors