Advancing Composite Material Performance

We partner with you to develop and qualify custom composite material systems for your most challenging applications.

Partner with Our R&D Team
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Our R&D Service Areas

Material Screening & Selection

We help you navigate the complex world of fibers, weaves, and resin systems to identify the best candidates for your application.

Process Parameter Development

We develop and refine cure cycles, pressures, and layup techniques to maximize the performance of a chosen material system.

Mechanical Testing & Characterization

We perform coupon-level testing (tensile, compression, shear, ILSS) to generate the mechanical property data you need for design and analysis.

Qualification Program Support

We can fabricate test articles and support the rigorous documentation and testing required for FAA, EASA, or other regulatory body qualification.

Solving for Extreme Environments

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High-Temperature

We evaluate and test BMI and Cyanate Ester resin systems for components operating continuously above 350°F, ensuring performance in extreme thermal conditions.

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High-Fatigue

We study fiber/resin interface properties and conduct extensive fatigue testing to develop laminates optimized for high-cycle rotating equipment and dynamic stress applications.

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Corrosive Environments

We work with specialized vinyl ester and advanced epoxy systems to create components impervious to harsh marine, chemical processing, or industrial corrosive environments.

Inside Our Austin, TX R&D Lab

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Mechanical Property Testing
A sophisticated DMA or DSC thermal analysis instrument, displaying data on a screen, used for resin characterization.
Resin Characterization & Tg Analysis
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Formulation and Resin System Evaluation
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Void Content & Microstructure Analysis

Supporting Your Material Qualification Journey

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Our services align with the standardized 'Building Block' approach, providing critical data at every stage from coupon to full-scale article testing.

Initiate Your Research Project

Our material scientists and process engineers are ready to help you push the boundaries of what's possible with composites.

Schedule an R&D Consultation

Or email our lead scientist directly at randd@kineticcomposites.com