Research and Development - Technology : Future Fibres Rigging Systems

Future Fibres has remained at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry through continuous research and development
In-house R&D - full-time team of five and a specialist facility, dedicated to analysing the properties and behaviours of multiple composite fibres
Continuous research and testing of the production and performance of new composite materials
Working with leading research institutes and test houses all over the world
Two year partnership with a leading academic technical institute to further develop the properties of PBO for advanced cable construction
50 metre x 50 tonne and 100 tonne test beds, plus a dedicated cycle test machine
Ongoing recording and analysis of 'real time' load data from the full range of yacht types and sailing conditions
Continuous development of CNC winding machines and production technology

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