Coexpair to Supply Advanced Hot Press for Safran’s New Composite Development Laboratory

Source | Coexpair

Safran Aircraft Engines (Paris, France) has contracted with Coexpair (Namur, Belgium) for the delivery and installation of a pneumatic heated press that will equip the Safran’s new Composite Development Laboratory at Villaroche, France. Aimed to support Safran in the development of next‑generation thermoset and thermoplastic applications for aircraft engines, this advanced press enables the manufacturing of high‑performance composite parts using a range of processes including:

• RTM
• SQRTM
• Compression molding
• Thermoplastic consolidation
• Thermoplastic hot forming

The system integrates Coexpair’s latest technological advancements, such as high‑speed actuation and advanced coordination software for seamless synchronization with Coexpair injection systems, as well as controlled cooling capabilities. Aligned with Coexpair’s core technology pillars — oil‑free operation, low energy consumption, robust design and minimal maintenance — this press exemplifies the reliability and efficiency that characterize Coexpair and Radius Engineering (Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.) equipment, used daily in aerospace production facilities worldwide.

The Coexpair team is proud to support Safran in the development of future engine technologies, paving the way for even more sustainable, high‑rate production of advanced composite parts.