Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 5, Syensqo, based in Brussels, Belgium, and Bell Textron, Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, have partnered to advance the industrialization of aerospace composites. Bell is an early adopter of Syensqo’s patented DDF manufacturing process combined with the fast-cure aerospace prepreg CYCOM® EP 2750, enabling high-rate production of composite parts.

The collaboration has allowed Bell to qualify and industrialize the technology quickly, producing aerospace components efficiently while reducing operational costs. The implementation also offers environmental benefits, including lower energy consumption, reduced waste, and decreased greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the DDF process has freed autoclaves previously used for curing small to medium parts, allowing them to focus on larger components, improving overall production flexibility.

Marc Doyle, Business Executive Vice-President of Syensqo Composite Materials, said: “After more than 30 years our Syensqo-Bell relationship continues to bring innovative solutions to benefit the composite industry. Syensqo’s customer support model is based on the belief that design, material and manufacturing are all inter-related and key to a successful increase in composites adoption. Our teams are structured to support this model and customer collaborations are fundamental in working towards a more industrialized composites industry.”

The DDF technology, when combined with fast-cure prepregs like CYCOM® EP 2750, is a proven and automatable solution for high-rate, high-volume production of composite parts. CYCOM® EP 2750, developed specifically for aerospace primary structures, is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized components that can be press molded, enabling faster manufacturing cycles without compromising quality.

The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in aerospace manufacturing. By integrating advanced materials and optimized manufacturing processes, Syensqo and Bell aim to enhance production capabilities while minimizing environmental impact.

The collaboration also reinforces the importance of close cooperation between design, material selection, and production methods in achieving scalable industrial solutions. Syensqo’s approach emphasizes providing technical support and guidance to customers to ensure successful adoption of new composite technologies in aerospace applications.

Through this initiative, both companies aim to accelerate the adoption of industrialized composites across the aerospace sector, offering benefits in cost, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. The partnership marks a continuation of decades-long collaboration, showcasing how advanced materials and process innovation can transform aerospace manufacturing.

CYCOM® is a registered trademark of Syensqo.

Overall, the Syensqo-Bell collaboration exemplifies how combining advanced prepreg materials, automated manufacturing technologies, and customer-focused support can enhance productivity, reduce environmental footprint, and enable high-rate production of high-performance aerospace components.