A Composite Material Supplier and Its Multi-Industry Partners
As a composite material supplier, we don’t necessarily consider ourselves a company that merely sells composites. We consider ourselves partners with companies in a variety of industries, partners that help those companies achieve their goals through the latest and greatest composites.
Our composites are utilized throughout a variety of industries, spanning everything from energy to the marine sector. And thanks to emerging materials and manufacturing processes, the number of applications for which composites are appropriate only continues to grow. Here is a short selection of some of the industries we partner with as a composite material supplier:
Aerospace
The aerospace industry is arguably the largest commercial consumer of composite materials. From commercial passenger flight to space exploration, aerospace has a tremendous need for lightweight but strong materials. Composites are crucial to building:
- aircraft parts (skins, wings, fuselage panels)
- engine components (blades, brackets, etc.)
- satellite and spacecraft structures
- drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Composites are ideal for aerospace applications due to their lightweight properties, exceptional strength, and durability. They improve both performance and fuel efficiency.
Automotive
The automotive industry is relying increasingly on composites to reduce vehicle weight and improve performance. Manufacturers are also looking to lower carbon dioxide emissions by reducing, or completely eliminating, fossil fuels from the equation.
Composite materials are used to build:
- Body panels
- Brake rotors
- Wheels and rims
- Structural components
In the race to create an electric vehicle (EV) capable of competing with a gas-fueled vehicle in range and performance, reducing vehicle weight is critical. Composites are the biggest player in weight reduction.
Energy
Along with reducing emissions in the automotive sector, reducing fossil fuel dependence is a major part of the modern energy sector. Transitioning to renewable and sustainable energy sources is paramount to this endeavor. Composites are playing an ever-increasing role.
For example, our role as a composite material supplier affords us the opportunity to contribute to wind power. Composite materials are particularly useful for manufacturing wind turbine blades, nacelles, and other structural components. Manufacturers can build larger and more efficient turbines without sacrificing strength and structural integrity.
Construction and Infrastructure
One of the more exciting, but less talked about, aspects of modern composites is their applications for both construction and infrastructure. Some of the same materials that go into building aircraft wings and body panels for cars are also utilized in construction.
Composites are ideal for:
- Building materials
- Bridge components
- Utility polls
- Reinforcing structures
What makes composites so valuable to both construction and infrastructure is its high strength-to-weight ratio. Modern composites are stronger than aluminum and steel but weigh considerably less. Throw in resistance to corrosion and environmental factors and you have materials that are extremely attractive for all sorts of projects.
Marine
There are even applications for modern composites in the marine industry. Composites work exceptionally well for building boat hulls that are lightweight yet very strong. They are attractive as building materials for decks and superstructures, interior components, and more.
Once again, the strength-to-weight ratio is a significant contributing factor. Builders and designers can push the boundaries because they know they are working with tough, durable, and resilient materials more than capable of standing up to harsh marine environments.
As a composite material supplier, Axiom Materials considers it an honor to work with partners in so many industries. We are excited every day about the possibilities that composites offer. Have you considered embracing composites for your applications? If so, Axiom may be able to help. Let’s discuss your needs and specifications. There is a good chance we have exactly what you’re looking for.