Tailored 3D Fabric Pre-Forms for Optimised Mechanical Properties and Thermal Conductance of Composite Materials
A Versatile and Flexible 3D Fabric Pre-forming Technology and Service
Fureho is pioneering near-net shape 3D preforms, Noobed Fabrics, with its proprietary Noobing Technology. We specialise in designing, developing and manufacturing near-net shape 3D pre-forms - from usual objects (e.g. blocks, bars, tiles, rings, discs, cylinders etc.) to special objects (e.g. lugs, brackets, drone frames, propeller blades, engine vanes, and more).
Fureho is incubating at the European Space Agency's Business Incubation Centre in Sweden.
Noobed Fabrics are non-crimp 3D fabrics tailored for performance and to near-net shape. Fibres are incorporated in-plane (X, Y, +/- θ) and out-of- plane (Z) thickness directions, thus creating 3D reinforcement structures for composite materials. The out-of-plane Z fibres provide increased inter-laminar shear strength and resistance to delamination.
Noobed Fabrics are producible using PAN carbon, Pitch carbon, ceramic, Silicon Carbide (SiC), aramid, glass, bio fibres etc. The fibres can be freely combined in any direction to create unique reinforcement solutions. Fibres are well aligned in all directions without crimping to maximise material properties.
Noobed Fabrics are produced using Fureho's proprietary and flexible Noobing Technology which enables tailoring architectural and near-net shaping features of the reinforcement material to meet the specific performance and application requirements.
Areas of Practice
Near Net-Shape Noobed 3D Pre-forms
L-R: Noobed 3D Fabric Pre-Form PAN Carbon Fibre based; Noobed Near Net-shaped Pre-forms Produced to Customers’ Specified Geometry
L-R: Noobed Aramid Fabric for Ballistic / Impact Applications; Noobed Ceramic Fabric for Very High Temperature Applications; Noobed Pitch Carbon Fabric For 3-Directional Thermal Conductance
Near net-shape Noobed 3D fabric pre-forms are directly produced to the required geometry. Fureho’s Noobing Technology can process a variety of fibre types such as carbon PAN and Pitch, Silicon Carbide (SiC), ceramic, aramid, glass etc.
Based on customer inputs, unique pre-forms are directly produced.
Features
Fully integrated, dry, individual items (with no chemical binder). Engineered to conform and integrate with surrounding reinforcement materials. Easy to handle without risk of disintegration.
Application Examples
Functional gussets, load-carrying fillers, joints etc. for integrating with surrounding fabrics or pre-pregs; parts for a variety of constructions.
Benefits
Compatible configuration with surrounding fabrics/pre-pregs, relatively quicker construction of final part, bypasses traditional cutting-plying to produce small and complex items - saves time and costs.
Components Machined from Noobed Composite Material
Directly and easily obtain small-complex composite items that can be loaded in XYZ directions. A lightweight alternative for certain metal parts.
The reinforcing Noobed 3D Fabric is designed to meet customer specified inputs on desired application and performance.
Noobed Composite Material components - directly machined from block
Features
Delamination resistant. Easily machinable with standard tools. Good dimensional tolerances and finish. Near zero CTE and corrosion resistant.
Application Examples
As replacement for certain metallic parts like inserts / hard-points, brackets, bearing-housings, connectors etc.
Benefits
Weight savings, CTE compatibility, consistent dimensions, requires no surface treatment like metals.
Customised 3-Directional Heat Conductivity - Pitch Carbon Fibre based Noobed Composite Material
Thermal imaging showing in-plane and out-of-plane heat conductance in Noobed 3D fabric pre-form reinforced composite material.
Realize composite materials with customized heat conductance in the X, Y, and Z directions.
Uniquely thermally conductive composite material solutions can be achieved through the careful selection and placement of pitch carbon fibers in the reinforcing Noobed 3D Fabric.
Features
Different levels of heat conductance in different directions using suitable pitch carbon fibres (which range in thermal conductivity from 140 W/mK to 800 W/mK). Linear and guided heat conductance options. High fibre stiffness imparts increased vibration damping
Application Examples
Heat dissipation and vibration damping in machine tools, medical and other sensitive equipment, space electronic housings, heat sinks, heat pipes, satellite and telescope parts, brake discs, etc.
Benefits
Weight savings, customised thermal 3-directional conductivity, compact thermal management solution, increased accuracy of moving parts’ positioning due to high damping.
Fureho is incubating at the European Space Agency's Business Incubation Centre in Sweden.
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Fureho is a Swedish reinforcement solutions provider developing and supplying unique 3D pre-forms that meet specific requirements. These 3D pre-forms can be produced in one-off or small-medium-large series. Contact us to discuss your ideas and requirements. We shape product ideas for light weighting and performance.