Our Capabilities

Our
Capabilities

ACI provides state-of-the-art tools, facilities, and expertise to turn innovative ideas into real-world composites solutions, supporting research, prototyping, and production across the industry.

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In response to the expanding need for disruptive composites technology and the research and education required to make it a reality, ACI invests in capabilities and expertise to overcome challenges. We currently have $20M+ in advanced equipment.

Modeling & Simulation

Composite design and analysis using ESI Composites, Convergent, FEMAP and HyperX Layup, from laminate stress analysis to manufacturing process simulation.

28,000 SQ FT High Bay

Build space for 100 ft length assembly / Environmental controlled material storage

RTM Press

A high-precision, closed-mold system that injects resin into complex composite structures, enabling fast, consistent, and accurate production of strong, lightweight parts.

US Based Automated Stitching Cell

A high-precision, automated stitching system uses gantry-based motion and real-time scanning to efficiently stitch complex 3D components with exceptional speed, accuracy, and adaptability.

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Robotic Stitching – (8-ft. reach by 40-ft. X axis travel)

Motoman UP130 Robot, 8-ft. max. reach by 40-ft. X-axis travel / KSL RS566 end effector for 2-sided stitching / KSA RS535 end effector for single-sided stitching / Altin RN900 end effector for tufting

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50-ft. Programmable Curing Oven

Dual chamber gas fired oven - 50-ft. chamber or two independent 25-ft. chambers / 450⁰F maximum temperature / 2 inlet ports for resin infusion (one per chamber) / 16 vacuum ports (8 per chamber) / Data logging capable

High Temp Oven

650 ̊ F maximum temperature / One Inlet port for heated resin infusion / One Vacuum port

Controlled Composite Layup

1,620 sqft room / Temperature and humidity controlled

CNC Ply Cutter

Gerber DCS 2500 / 68-in. x 33-ft usable working surface area

Virtek Laser

Projects 3D laser template onto molds / Guide the fabrication of ply layup / Paint masking / Final assembly or component location

Production-scale Automated Resin Infusion Processing

100 gallon ADP SDR VARTM Epoxy Processor / Plumbed to 50ft oven / Variable ratio / variable flow system

60 gal SRD-series resin infusion processor

Two part epoxy resin infusion machine / 60 gallon capacity holding tanks / Designed for automated large scale resin infusions

5 Axis CNC Router

CR Onsrud QUBE Model F144Q17 / 144 X, 60 Y, 40 Z [inches] working envelope / 17 HP 20,000 rpm liquid cooled spindle / Mastercam software / Fully enclosed for composites / plastic machining with dust collection system

Thermoset Additive Manufacturing

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Invar and Steel Layup tables/tooling

12x8 ft steel tool / 10x10 ft invar tool / 40x15 ft invar tool

Hexagon Absolute Arm V2P, 8530, 7-Axis

7-Axis Probing Kit V2P / CP-C Installed / Magnetic Base with Mounting Ring / Hexagon Stand, Model 231 Small / Hexagon Laptop Support Arm And Tray / Verisurf CAD MEASURE / Verisurf USB Option / Computer Opt-Out Fee

NDI – Non-Destructive Testing Analysis

Ultrasonic C-scan inspection of composite parts and panels to find porosity, delamination and other internal defects without damaging the part.