FibreCoat spunout from RWTH Aachen University in 2020.
The startup has developed a patented process for coating fibres with metals and plastics during the spinning stage.
This creates fibres that are lightweight and conductive, yet strong and durable at a fraction of conventional costs.
These can then be spun together to form reinforced composites.
Now the company is setting its sights on upward.
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The startup is far from the only spinout access story to emerge from RWTH Aachen in recent years.
One of thefastest growingis Cylib.
The startup is currently constructing what is set to be Europes largestEV battery recycling plant.
The partners claim their method uses 30% less energy than competitors.
Even more impressive is that the company is only four years old.
Brothers Daniel and Sebastian Schall launched Black Semiconductor in 2020.
The startup is developing a new pop in of chip-connecting technology using the wonder material graphene.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
