With our expertise and experince in winding techonology, the possibilities are limitless. That is the reason why we chose to team up with Propulse NTNU and become involved in rocket science.
"So far, we have assisted the student team Propulse NTNU in the development of four rockets, and the one they have produced in 2024 is the largest so far," says Hallvard Tyldum, who is the R&D Manager at Spilka Composites. "In2021, Propulse NTNU won the 30K COTS class and came in 2nd place overall in the Spaceport America Cup. This was a significant achievement just 3 years after the organization's inception."
What are the advantages using filament winding to produce a rocket fuselage?
Filament winding is suitable for use in rocket bodies because the production technique ensures that the fiber is precisely positioned with continuous fiber around the entire rocket fuselage. Additionally, the composite is rigid and exceptionally lightweight, maximizing the payload the rocket can carry.
During the development of the rockets, we contributed material, production, and input to a functional design of the rocket fuselage.The winding and machining of the fuselage were done at Spilka Composites with hands on involvement from Propulse NTNU members. For Spilka Composites, it is always rewarding to work with young students on their exciting projects. Our participation in projects like this ensures that we stay updated on technology and new production possibilities. This gives us new insights and inspiration. It is also important for us to increase knowledge and awareness of composite materials.
Certifications
We are certified according to the standards EN ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 14001:2015.