SCEI has acted as a partner to many companies in introducing the following techniques and materials to their processes:
– ablative materials
– early carbon fibers
– ancillary materials
– the earliest prepreg composites of carbon and boron fibers
– carbon-carbon manufacturing techniques
– materials for curing composites
– water jet cutters
– laser-assisted composite ply layup
SCEI has contributed to the development of:
– filament winding
– automated prepreg scrap disposal
– multidirectional weaving
– autoclave polymerization processes
– RTM techniques and equipment
SCEI has also played a part in the introduction of:
– strength member for optical fiber cables
– composite products for vacuum bagging
– self-lubricating ducts for underground telecom cables
– water blocking yarns to protect against humidity in cables
A Wide Range of High-Performance Products
As of today, SCEI brings to market the most complete offer of composites:
– composite products for vacuum bagging, such as nylon vacuum bags, polymides, Mosites reusable silicons bags, bleeders and breathers, release films, peel plies, high-performance glass fabrics, teflon glass fabrics, sealant tapes, etc.
– industrial equipment and processes: Scholz autoclaves, Virtek laser projectors, GFM ultrasonic cutting, vacuum bagging leak detection, and composite 3D printers.
SCEI developed a line of “flying” materials for the aviation industry including Nomex™ honeycomb from Euro-Composites, high-performance MLI films, LDS Lightning Diverter Strips, adjustment shims and heat insulators, etc.