Advanced Composites Technology
Megawatt Scale Precision: TPI has developed significant expertise in advanced composite technology over our 45 years developing and building large-scale composite structures. Along with using state of the art technologies, we create manufacturing processes that are easily replicable and scalable in volume manufacturing facilities located worldwide. We also focus on continuous simplification and automation of production processes as a means to produce high-quality products at a reasonable cost to our customers. In essence, we use advanced composites technology to deliver high unit volumes of near-aerospace grade products at industrial costs.
Key areas of expertise that enable us to deliver for our customers include:
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High performance composite materials - driving the latest materials innovations through internal research programs, and with the support of strategic supplier relationships spread across multiple continents
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Ultra-precise molding and assembly systems - turnkey design, construction, and qualification of some of the most accurate and precise multi-megawatt wind blade tooling systems used by the industry today
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Advanced vacuum infusion process technology - patented SCRIMP® vacuum infusion technology creating lighter, stronger, and more reliable composite structures with nearly zero emissions
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Process and automation - continuous improvement culture delivering process refinements and the application of automated technologies to shorten cycle times, increase precision and repeatability, and drive cost down
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Sophisticated measurement, inspection, testing and quality assurance tools - employing the most capable laser, ultrasonic, and other technologies to validate, verify, and ensure accuracy and quality
Leveraging advanced composites technology is the foundation of our continued competitiveness as we address continually increasing physical dimensions, demanding technical specifications, and strict quality control requirements for megawatt scale wind blades.