Once again, OLMAR’s position as a leading supplier of autoclaves for the aerospace industry means that its experience and best practices are reaching new territories with its latest project.
OLMAR is currently immersed in the construction of an autoclave that will once again cross our borders. The Czech Republic, a country with which OLMAR has already collaborated successfully before, will be where this new manufacturing facility will be installed. An agreement that once again consolidates OLMAR’s position in the European market.
The Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU) will be the destination of this new autoclave. This institution, founded in 1922, is the third oldest of its kind in the world and thanks to its work it has managed to position its country as one of the most relevant in the aerospace sector.
OLMAR’s contribution to the challenges of the aerospace industry
Although there are more than 1,500 kilometers separating the OLMAR facilities in Gijón from those of the VZLU, both have in common their commitment to innovation to boost the aerospace industry thanks to their technological advances.
The work team at the VZLU center, leaders of the Czech special and technological program, is participating, for example, in the development of a hybrid aero engine, which will reduce consumption and carbon dioxide emissions generated by its activity.
Reducing the carbon footprint is precisely one of the many benefits that OLMAR seeks through its activity in the manufacture of autoclaves for composites. Carbon fiber composites have completely revolutionized the aerospace industry, making this material a key strategic piece for the construction of more sustainable and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Benefits of autoclave composite manufacturing
In the aerospace sector, the use of autoclaves is essential to maximize the benefits of carbon fibre composite materials.
Thanks primarily to their lightness and strength, carbon fiber composites are directly responsible for lower fuel consumption on aircraft journeys. In addition, their hardness and minimal wear significantly extend the life of the composites, reducing the costs of material replacement. Not to mention that through their optimized design, they boost aerodynamic efficiency, thereby improving flight quality.
The Czech Republic has a long tradition in the machinery, electrical engineering, weapons and aeronautics industries, which form the basis for the long-term development of its internal regions.