UD Automated
Dutch developer and manufacturer of high-performance unidirectional thermoplastic tapes engineered for automated fiber placement (ATL), fiber winding, compression molding, and thermoforming applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Rinus Prins
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
UD thermoplastic tapes with configurable fiber, matrix, width, and fiber volume content; custom composite materials; machine development services
Technological Advantage
Advanced fiber spreading and direct melt impregnation process for high-quality composite tape production
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Customizable high-performance thermoplastic composite tapes for automated fiber placement and advanced manufacturing
How They Differentiate
Full customization of fiber, matrix, width, and FVC with fast, recyclable production process
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Composite manufacturers, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing facilities
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing, Composites
Competitors
Other thermoplastic composite tape manufacturers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
First orders fulfilled; Scaling operations
Major Milestones
2022: Founded; First commercial orders produced and delivered; End of 2025: Development of UD-A Mac Tap 26 industrial production system completed