CompoTech's CDuro Frame Receives Innovation Award Nomination
We first featured CompoTech’s (a division of Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic) Cduro carbon frame back in April, 2021. The unique construction earned the company an Innovation Awards Finalist in the sports, leisure, and recreation at the recent JEC World 2023 composite show held in Paris, France.
The manufacturing method uses Integrated Loop Technology (ILT) which continuously feeds fibers to an automated robotic arm that winds them around a mandrel, creating the tubes and lugs in one process.
CompoTech claims that their proprietary construction method for the CDuro frame is more productive than hand-building and more efficient in the use of materials. ILT is also said to result in stronger joints and eliminates unnecessary lamination around the joints. Other key benefits to note are the reduced machining and labor required after the winding process finishes.
There's no word on when or how you can buy a CDuro frame yet, but we've reached out to ask for an update on availability.
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@JasperTS there is no difference between their process and 3T dry winding!
main difference is the ability to lay down 0° fiber orientation and they create loops at the end enhancing the mechanical connection between tubes.
main difference is the ability to lay down 0° fiber orientation and they create loops at the end enhancing the mechanical connection between tubes.
where was i not friendly?
PS. not all winding is equal. Compotechs use of a aditional axis or axises(dont know the plural in english) allows addition of fiberes in 0° and non rotational symetric lay ups
Garbage single pivot suspension design? perfect, let’s use it
Disappointing