The group is dedicated to the application and research of composite manufacturing technologies with a focus on ballistic protection and natural fibre applications. The research is motivated by the strategy of reducing the carbon footprint and using natural renewable resources for applications that are not strength driven and where there is a suitable weight saving with little economic impact. Currently, the group is engaged in innovative projects with automotive and UAV flight vehicle companies. Furthermore, developments are focusing on manufacturing technologies, in particular processing and moisture protection, which is a determining limiting factor in terms of the applicability of natural fibre composites. Currently, no detailed research is being carried out directly in this area in the Czech Republic. Instead, researchers are in contact with institutes that deal with partial tasks, including TU Liberec, UTB Zlín, and CTU. The objective of the research facility is to develop viable combinations of resins, fibres and their processing technology for the aerospace and transport industry.

Head of the research team
Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.

Research team
Ing. Lukáš Gregor
Ing. Radim Kupčák
Ing. Kamil Podaný, Ph.D.