ReCAP

Outlined by four entities in consortium (MPTooL, INEGI, Cadflow, and Cabopol), the ReCAP project aims to develop and produce composite aeronautical components made from carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic matrix, maximizing the use of industrial waste and minimizing the use of virgin raw materials.

The ReCAP project seeks to reduce both weight and cost associated with the manufacturing of aeronautical components by implementing an innovative action plan based on sustainable development (targeting “zero waste”) and competitiveness (through the use of high-speed production technologies).

In summary, the project aims to develop technologies relevant to the aeronautical sector, fully aligned with the main innovation and research guidelines of Clean Sky 2, and grounded in a strategic vision of modernizing industrial models toward a more circular economy.

As an outcome, the project will present four primary and/or secondary aeronautical prototypes as demonstrators of the implemented technologies:

Hot stamping with overmolding
Compression molding using long fiber with 100% recycled raw material
Injection of reinforced plastic using 100% recycled raw material
In-situ welding of thermoplastic matrix composites

The final products are expected to deliver added value and visibility to the consortium, acting as demonstrators of each partner’s capabilities and enabling strong positioning in both national and international markets. The project’s key competitive advantages lie in its innovative, distinctive, and environmentally sustainable character.