Advanced Composites Division
Engineered Materials for Mission-Critical Applications
Design Freedom Through Material Innovation
Exothermic's Advanced Composites Division combines decades of manufacturing expertise with breakthrough material science to deliver engineered solutions that exceed the performance limitations of traditional materials. Our composite technologies integrate advanced polymers, strategic reinforcement, and precision processing to create components that perform where others fail.
Core Technologies
Our composite manufacturing leverages NEOZANT™ thermoset chemistry combined with strategic reinforcement systems, including carbon fiber, glass fiber, and ceramic integration. This materials approach enables us to engineer specific performance characteristics - from ballistic protection requiring energy dissipation to structural components demanding exceptional strength-to-weight ratios.
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Advanced filler integration enables us to tailor the properties of the base polymer for specific applications.
- Ceramic microspheres reduce density while maintaining strength.
- Conductive fillers enable EMI shielding.
- Fire-retardant additives meet stringent safety requirements.
Each formulation is engineered to meet precise performance targets.
Applications & Industries
Defense & Ballistics: Lightweight protection systems that maintain structural integrity across extreme temperature ranges while providing superior energy dissipation compared to traditional aramid solutions.
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Aerospace: Critical structural components where weight reduction directly impacts performance, requiring materials that withstand thermal cycling and maintain dimensional stability under dynamic loads.
Industrial Infrastructure: Corrosion-resistant components for chemical processing, marine environments, and renewable energy systems where traditional materials degrade over operational lifecycles.
Transportation: Structural elements for rail, automotive, and specialty vehicle applications requiring impact resistance, vibration damping, and long-term durability.
Manufacturing Advantages
Our composite manufacturing processes accommodate complex geometries impossible with traditional materials while maintaining precision tolerances. Variable wall thicknesses, integrated mounting features, and multi-material combinations reduce assembly complexity and eliminate potential failure points.
Production volumes from prototyping through mid-scale manufacturing ensure cost-effective solutions without the tooling investments required for high-volume processes. Lead times measured in weeks rather than months enable faster product development cycles.
Material Performance
Composite solutions deliver measurable advantages: chemical resistance exceeding steel performance, weight reductions of 40-60% compared to metallic alternatives, and operating temperature ranges from -100°F to 250°F depending on formulation.
Our engineering approach focuses on total system performance rather than individual material properties, optimizing the interaction between matrix, reinforcement, and additives to achieve specific performance targets.
Ready to explore how advanced composites can solve your engineering challenges? Our technical team provides comprehensive design support from initial concept through production implementation.
Contact our Advanced Composites Division to discuss your specific performance requirements.
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