ComposiTIC
Provides integrated composite additive manufacturing and automated fiber placement services, combining large-scale 3D printing, material formulation, and digital twin simulation to accelerate aerospace, marine, and hydrogen storage part production.
- CEO / Founder
- Côme Tranchant
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
ComposiTIC specializes in integrated composite additive manufacturing and automated fiber placement services. Their portfolio includes large-scale 3D printing, material formulation, and digital twin simulation to accelerate production of aerospace, marine, and hydrogen storage parts. Future projects focus on hydrogen storage systems and recyclable composites.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Seamless integration of material design, AFP, and 3D printing with AI/digital twin simulation. VERIFIED: Partnerships with Airbus and regional hydrogen initiatives; deployment of Coriolis AFP systems and 20+ 3D printers; published research on composite process simulation (LUDOVIC software). DEFENSIBLE: Academic IP, specialized process know-how, and regional grant backing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces composite tooling and part manufacturing lead times by integrating large-scale 3D printing with robotic fiber placement, while leveraging digital twin simulation to optimize material performance and minimize waste.
How They Differentiate
Unlike commercial composite 3D printing vendors, ComposiTIC operates as a specialized technological platform combining academic R&D with industrial service delivery. It uniquely integrates robotic AFP with large-scale polymer AM and digital twin simulation, focusing on sustainable material formulation and complex geometries for marine/aerospace tooling rather than standardized desktop production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, marine, automotive, and energy sectors requiring composite tooling, prototypes, and small-batch production.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Marine & Boating; Automotive; Renewable Energy; Hydrogen Storage
Competitors
Anisoprint; 9T Labs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
112 industrial partnerships in 2022; 1.7M€ turnover in 2022; 10 startups receiving technological support; 7 patents.
Major Milestones
2014: Founded as a technological platform at University of South Brittany; 2015: Showcased large 3D-printed composite layup tool at JEC Europe; 2024: Launched Rhyps project for hydrogen tank development (€930k budget); 2024: Deployed Coriolis C1 AFP systems for automated composite manufacturing
Notable Customers
Airbus; L'Océane des Plastics; JLB Mécaniques