Specialists in fibre reinforced composites

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Carrier tube for coils used in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ( NMR) Suspension straps for superconducting magnets

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Nothing is impossible Components for products of the future.

That is what Futura Composites

produces. As a specialist in fibre

reinforced composites, we are a reliable

partner for all manufacturers of high-

grade technical applications.

Futura Composites operates at the very highest technical level. We supply products of high-grade material according to unusual designs, which require extensive engineering work and are produced using highly advanced techniques. An extremely high delivery reliability complements the picture.

TechnologyWe produce components, but our main product is technology. Futura Composites offers solutions for the technological challenges encountered by specific clients. We do not supply standard but only tailor-made products. Each product we make requires some measure of innovation. That is why creativity is central to our working methods.

Futura Composites performs the entire production process in-house, from design and engineering to production and testing. For this reason, too, we can guarantee the very highest quality.

No challenge is too great Established in 1968, Futura Composites was one of the first composite manufacturers in the Netherlands. Since 2000 we are part of the Tesla Group. Our company consists of around 60 dedicated and expert employees. Futura Composites takes on challenges that others don’t dare to accept. For we believe that nothing is impossible.

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Reinforcements

Matrix / Resin

MARKETS

Optical Delay Line for use in Space Interferometry Missions

Functionality Model( FU.MO) of a 12” wafer table ( semiconductor industry)

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Kuiper & Zn. Transport B.V.Daltonstraat 81704 SX HeerhugowaardT 072 5720151www.kuipertransport.nlinfo@kuipertransport.nl

Unparalleled propertiesAs the name indicates, a “composite” is when two or more different materials are combined to create a superior and unique material. This is an extremely broad definition that holds true for all composites. However, more recently the term “composite” is used to describe reinforced plastics.Composite solutions are often superior to traditional materials. Using advanced composite design, premium materials, bonding techniques and state-of-the-art production methods, virtually any properties can be incorporated into a composite product.Today, the advantages of using components and products that have been designed and produced with composite materials – rather than using metals such as aluminium and steel – are clearly recognised by many industries.

High stiffness and high strength to density ratioComposites can be designed to be much stronger than

all directions, but composites can be engineered and designed to be strong in any given direction.Stiffness-to-density ratio refers to a material’s strength or stiffness in relation to how much it weighs. Some materials are very strong and heavy, for example steel. Other materials can be both strong and light, such as bamboo poles. Composite

this reason that composites are used to build airplanes, as they require an extremely strong material but at the lowest possible weight. A composite can be made to resist bending in a certain direction, for example. When something is built using metal, and greater strength is required in one particular direction, the material usually needs to be made thicker, adding weight. Composites can be strong without being heavy. Composites have the highest strength-to-weight ratios in structures today.

Excellent formability / Design FlexibilityA further advantage of composites is their excellent formability. Composites can be moulded into complex shapes more easily than most other materials. This gives designers the freedom to create practically any shape or form. The surface of composites can furthermore be moulded to mimic any surface finish or texture, from smooth to pebbly.

Thermal and Dimensional stabilitySome composite materials will retain their shape and size, regardless of whether the conditions are hot or cool, wet or dry. Composites are often the preferred choice in situations demanding tight fits with no variance whatsoever. Another major advantage is that its thermal expansion can be designed to be basically zero. While a metal material expands when heated, carbon fibre composites retain their basic form. For projects requiring thermal stability, carbon fibre can provide a tremendous advantage.

High Modulus Carbon Fibre actuators for F1 grade driving simulator^

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Carbon fibre yoke arm used for satellite solar arrays ( Galileo Program)

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Fiber-Line® is highly specialized in converting high performance fibers for the Composite Industry. We work with a wide range of fibers like fiberglass, Kevlar®, Vectran®, Dyneema® and carbon fibers. In addition we are also working with high performance thermo-plastic fibers like polypropylene, polyester, PPS and PEEK. Fiber-Line® adds value to these yarns by winding, twisting, assembling and combining these yarns. With applying thermoplastic coatings, hotmelt coatings or extruded jackets we are able to further en-hance the performance of these yarns in your application. For high performance fibers, please contact Fiber-Line® – Knowledge Center for Fiber Technology.

Uranusweg 38938 AJ LeeuwardenThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 58 216 75 99Telefax: +31 58 216 70 98Email: info@fiber-lineinc.comweb: www.fiber-lineinc.com

Good environmental resistance/ Durable Composites provide long-term resistance to extreme chemical and temperature environments. Composites are the material choice for outdoor exposure, chemical handling and severe environmental circumstances.Composite structures have an extremely long life span. Coupled with low maintenance requirements, the longevity of composites is a benefit when used in critical applications. After a half-century of use, many well-designed composite structures have yet to wear out.

Excellent fatigue enduranceComposite materials have an outstanding fatigue endurance in terms of the number of load cycles (many times higher than metals have) and residual fatigue strength (aramid and carbon epoxy laminates retain more than 60% of their residual static strength, which is far higher than any metal can provide.)

LightweightComposite materials are incredibly lightweight, especially compared to materials like concrete, metal and wood.Structures of much less weight that nevertheless achieve the same or even better performance, augment the competitive advantage for both users and suppliers. Not surprisingly, composite materials’ lightweight is frequently the decisive argument in markets primarily concerned for operational costs and higher efficiency.

Non-magnetic and non-conductiveComposites are non-conductive, meaning that they do not conduct electricity. On the other hand, if electrical conductivity is needed, some composite materials can be made conductive.Composites do not contain any metals, and therefore they are not magnetic. This means that they can be used in the vicinity of sensitive electronic equipment. The lack of magnetic interference for example allows

imaging) equipment to perform better.

Radar –X ray – RF Transparent

possible to make special laminates which are transparent for radar and sonar. Structures can

can be a highly significant property in many markets, but especially for medical equipment.

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Carrier tube for gradient coil ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Composites assembly for Heat ExchangerCarbon fibre telescopic mast for luxury yacht

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Stökskesweg 205571 TJ BergeijkPostbus 565570 AB Bergeijk

NTS Finish is als onderdeel van de NTS-Group een toon-aangevende specialist op het gebied van voorbehandelen, lakken en bedrukken van metalen en kunststof producten. De cominatie van enerzijds een brede en diepgaande kennis over materialen en technieken en anderzijds een uiterst modern machinepark, maakt NTS Finish tot een veelzijdig partner voor diverse hoogwaardige industrieën.

T +31 (0)497 552581F +31 (0)497 552599info@nts-group.nlwww.nts-group.nl

NTS Finish

Expert in engineeringFutura has a team of highly committed and skilful engineers. Naturally, they work with the most advanced software programs available:

Your contact person is always an engineer. This person will make sure to find a solution to your request, and will assume control of the entire project, from start to finish. Not only will he help to specify your requirements, but, following the design phase, he will also be responsible for producing your prototype.

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Leverancier van strategische grondstoffen voor de chemische procesindustrie

Leverancier van strategische grondstoffen voor de chemische procesindustrie

Vesta Intracon BV is a leading supplier of raw materials for the European chemical industry. The majority of our product portfolio consists of ADR classified and temperature sensitive catalysts, used in the production of polyofins, polyester resins, epoxy resins and powder coatings. Our organic peroxides, azo-initiators, phosphonium- and ammonium compounds, tin catalysts, silanes and amines are widely used by several chemical production plants in EMEA and the USA.

Next to this, our company supplies several glassfiber types for the European composite Industry. With our excellent network in Asia, we are always able to offer the best solutions and conditions for any glassfiber type required. We would be pleased to offer our services in order to reinforce your company!

State of the art production techniquesTo design composite products is one thing – to produce them is another thing entirely. This, too, is in excellent hands at Futura Composites. We use state-of-the-art production techniques, and have all the hardware in-house to accommodate the specifications of your design.

Our main production techniques are:

There are many other techniques that we can apply besides. Flexibility is one of our most important qualities. Nothing is impossible!

Futura Composites has extensive and highly advanced manufacturing facilities. With these, we bring every project to a successful conclusion

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Futura Composites is committed to delivering the

testify to our success. We moreover have specific approvals for supplying aircraft and satellite components and components for medical equipment. Futura Composites is the only company in the Netherlands to have a workplace approved

products.

In-house testing

The very highest quality

Futura Composites performs the entire production process in-house. This means that we also have all the knowledge, techniques and equipment required for testing and clarification.

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SMART Electronicswww.qconsultancy.nl

Our engineering is done in collaboration with IB VOLKERS

CNC milling to 4750 x 1000 x 1900 mmCNC turning from Ø 2 mm to Ø 2000 mmComplete machine building: from engineering to installationRepair: repair, rebuilding and modification of machines and machine partsWelding: aluminium, stainless steel and cast iron

Zandloper 4 1731 LM WinkelT 0224-541411 F 0224-541484W www.cpjtechniek.nl E info@cpjtechniek.nl

www.chemtechniek.nl

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

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Problem solvers in plastics

WWW.MICROTHERM.NL

De Mossel 691723 HX Noord-ScharwoudeThe NetherlandsT 031 (0)226-340619E mail@microtherm.nl

Proud, that‘s what we are. Of our partnership with Futura Composites. A company with the same philosophy as Microtherm. Always looking for innovation, improvement and development. Microtherm also means quality, reliability, professionalism and innovation. That’s been our mission for over 30 years.

ơǤƤdo much, very much, but that‘s not enough for us. We also want to provide a high quality product, combined with a fast delivery, taking in account the wishes of the client and of course, at a competitive price.With our modern and sophisticated machinery and our skilled technical team, we want to achieve that every day, together with Futura Composites.

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Partner of leading manufacturers of MRI systemsadvantages offered by composite materials. These are hugely complex systems that at the same time require absolute precision and reliability. We produce components that satisfy all the specifications of leading Original Equipment

Futura Composites has many years of experience in this field.

since these were introduced in hospitals in the 1980s. Since then, this technology has developed tremendously, and our company has evolved along. Our role has also developed through the years: initially we were only responsible for the manufacturing, but nowadays we also perform the engineering work.

SkillsProducts

for super conducting magnets

coils and magnets

tops

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Mileon™- the longest hollow conductor in the world. Developed in response to the customer demand for seamless magnetic windingsthat increase the reliability, constructability and performance of their products.

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The Netherlands

futura@futuracomposites.nl

www.futuracomposites.nl

Futura is part of the Tesla Group. The Tesla group comprises Tesla