Our Member METYX, range of multiaxial glass fiber fabrics has recently gained accreditation for being safe to use in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin glass fiber reinforced (GRP) drinking water pipes and GRP potable water storage systems.

METYX multiaxial glass fiber fabrics were independently tested according to the migration standard XP P 41-250-2 by CARSO-Laboratoire Santé Environnement Hygiène de Lyon, and are now certified for use in the reinforcement of materials in contact with water according to circular DGS/SD7A/2006/370. The CARSO Group is the leading provider in France of water analysis as part of the wide range of analytical services carried out by its European network of specialist laboratories.

Multiaxial glass fiber fabrics also known as non-crimp fabrics (NCF) are made up of one or more layers of unidirectional glass fibers stitched together. This type of GRP reinforcement is well established for the manufacture of water, drainage and sewage pipes.
Bahattin Sendogan, METYX European Sales Director commented: \’The addition of this new drinking water pipe approval has extended the reinforcement product offering that METYX is now able to supply to both new customers and our existing GRP pipe producers using METYX’s multiaxial fabrics for their water, drain and sewage pipe needs.\’

Along with this latest product approval, METYX has also been awarded DNV GL and Lloyds Register certifications for marine and wind energy composites applications. All METYX technical textile products are manufactured according to TUV Nord and SGS certified ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems standards.

The press release of Metyx, a member of our association Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association (TCMA), regarding distribution of Composite Integration composite processing equipments in USA by METYX USA, is sent to your information below.
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‘Composite Integration provides market leading technology for composites manufacturing, specializing in RTM and Infusion in multiple sectors including renewables, aerospace, automotive and defense.

The UK based firm has continued its successful growth path throughout the last year which saw distributor agreements announced across Europe. Now looking to reinforce their distributor network worldwide, Composites Integration announces their partner in the USA.

Composite Integration has partnered with METYX USA, and in doing so, furthered the existing relationship with METYX Group, having been working together for Turkey RTM industry since 2007.
Murphy Mahaffey, North America Sales Manager from METYX USA, brings extensive experience of composites and material processing equipment. Mahaffey comments: \’We are excited to be distributing Composites Integration products in the USA markets as well. We have been engaged in a strong partnership for a long time in Turkey, and now we will work together to create the same synergy for our USA customers. I do believe that our RTM product line, METYCORE infusion mat, and Composite Integration RTM machines will combine for an attractive package for RTM, RTM Light and Infusion manufacturing.\’

METYX manufacture and supply a wide range of high-performance technical textiles along with many composite related services for marine, wind, automotive, transportation, construction industries, and this new partnership will add to the strength and depth of their offerings.
David Raynor, Business Development Manager from Composite Integration comments, \’We look forward to expanding our relationship and sharing our knowledge with both METYX USA and their clients. Adding METYX USA to our distribution network shows our strong commitment to the composites engineering market in America and our dedication to continue to deliver market leading solutions to the composites industry worldwide\’.’

German additive manufacturing specialist enters into a business partnership with Turkish Aerospace intending to develop production and design processes

(Lupburg/Ankara, 2021-04-22) For manufacturing specialist FIT AG, additively manufactured components for the aerospace industry are playing an increasingly important role. Now FIT has just signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Aerospace, in which both parties declare their intention to work closely together in research and development to complete advanced 3D printing technology and products leveraging their respective strengths.

Aviation and aerospace is one of the most important industries for additive manufacturing today. Industrial 3D printing is literally predestined to reduce the overall weight of missiles through consistent and intelligent lightweight construction of individual components, resulting in competitive advantages such as lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions as well as higher performance in terms of flight duration and payload.

Turkish Aerospace had announced in recent months that it intended to expand its research and development efforts considering rapidly developing aerospace technologies. The Group attributes great innovative technological and commercial potential to additive manufacturing.

The memorandum of understanding unites two international companies whose competencies ideally complement each other for the mutual transfer of knowledge. Turkish Aerospace is an experienced specialist in aerospace manufacturing, while FIT AG contributes its know-how as a specialist in additive manufacturing and additive design. The company’s subsidiary FIT Production is ISO-9100 certified for aerospace, and the company is ambitiously working on further certifications to establish itself as an important partner in aerospace.

The aim of the declared collaboration is to develop improvements in design and production in order to quickly implement high-tech products with high added value. In joint studies, optimized design and manufacturing processes are to be developed to create innovative structural parts for flying parts in aircraft, drones and satellites that cannot be produced conventionally. FIT and Turkish Aerospace will actively cooperate in both Lupburg and Ankara on topics of certification, manufacturing, and development of new AM technologies. Research priorities include technology development, evaluation of additive manufacturing processes, engineering proficiency, and qualification of materials. As a result, the availability of innovative components and spare parts can be increased, while realizing cost and quality effects.

FIT and Turkish Aerospace have been working together on joint projects for a while. For example, together with Turkish Aerospace, FIT has developed a new type of mechanical component for the next-generation satellite platforms. FIT and Turkish Aerospace are also active partners in EU-funded research programs. For example, in the COFUND project of EKTAM (Additive Manufacturing Technologies Application and Research Center of Gazi University), FIT provides doctoral students with its machine capacities for research purposes, and in other funded projects, the companies are collaborating on the topic of microsatellites.

“We highly appreciate the cooperation with Turkish Aerospace. This partnership will allow us to increase our expertise in the aerospace sector,” explains Carl Fruth, founder and CEO of FIT AG. Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil, President and CEO at Turkish Aerospace, adds: “Since we have been working together on joint projects for years, it is a privilege to develop and create such a cooperation with FIT AG. As Turkish Aerospace, we will keep adding new perspectives and we will ensure the complete process chain using additive technologies within global standards.“

About FIT AG
The FIT Additive Manufacturing Group is a leading international industrial partner for additive manufacturing. As a pioneer in the industry with over 25 years of experience, the company develops and manufactures prototypes, production aids, 3D printed spare parts or additive manufactured final components for a wide range of customers. From product design to construction and manufacturing to post-processing, the AM specialist makes the entire value-added chain of 3D printing available. In addition, FIT also has numerous conventional processes at its disposal, such as CNC milling, injection molding, vacuum casting or the processing of elastomers for efficient small-batch production. FIT AG’s sales in 2020 amounted to EUR 22 million. The company currently employs a total of 250 people at its headquarters in Lupburg and at other locations e.g. in Bologna (Italy), Brasov (Romania), Modletice (Czech Republic), Zhukovsky (Russian Federation), Nagoya (Japan), and Peoria (USA). www.fit.technology

About Turkish Aerospace
Turkish Aerospace is the center of technology in design, development, manufacturing, integration of aerospace systems, modernization and after sales support in Turkey. Located in Ankara, the Turkish Aerospace production plant covers an area of 5 million square meters with an industrial facility of 150,000 square meters under its roof. The company has a modern aircraft facility furnished with high technology machinery and equipment that provide extensive manufacturing capabilities ranging from parts manufacturing to aircraft assembly, flight tests and delivery.
www.tusas.com

Our member METYX has received the Zero Waste Certificate by establishing the Zero Waste Management System in our Manisa/Turkey plant within the scope of the Zero Waste Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated July,7th 2019 and numbered 30829.

METYX USA Inc. is proud to announce to be the exclusive dealer of Adapa Adaptive Moulds in USA.

Adapa, the worlds leading supplier of intelligent reconfigurable moulds for curved surfaces,  is specialized in mechanical innovation and computer aided manufacturing with a focus to facilitate modern curved aesthetics by enabling a cost effective and environmentally friendly production environment.

The inspiration behind Adapa was the curved and organic shaped architecture, that many an architect reach for in the idea and design phase of a project. As the construction starts to be structured in relation to present dominant building systems, to drive down the cost of the architect’s unique idea, away goes the curved design. It was exactly this problem and the desire for enabling unique curved designs at the same cost as flat, that engage and commit the people in and around Adapa.

The adaptive moulds enable manufacturing companies to produce low-repetition curved designs faster, affordably, and more sustainable than alternative technologies.  METYX USA will market Adapa’s patented reconfigurable mould technology towards fabricators of composites and support the architects and consultants involved in creating curved designs and architecture in USA.

CEO of METYX Group Mr. Ugur Ustunel says “We are excited to be working with Adapa A/S in US region. With many years of experience in composite industry, we know how to provide the best solution to meet our customers needs and demands at affordable costs.”

CEO of Adapa A/S Mr. Claus Lokke says “The composite industry is rapidly growing, and we find METYX as dealer of our adaptive mould technology the optimal partner in supporting the market with a combined material and manufacturing technology knowledge.”

Adapa have a strong position in Europe, serviced by the headquarter in Denmark and in the Middle East, serviced by our subsidiary company in Dubai, UAE. Now with METYX USA, they will be serving to North America composites market.

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