iCOMAT, a member of Scale Up’s fourth cohort, designs and produces the world’s lightest structures for the aerospace, automotive and space industries. Using their patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology, iCOMAT makes it easier to build strong, lightweight composite structures that are more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Traditionally, making these parts involves complex processes and a lot of material waste. iCOMAT’s RTS technology automates the process by precisely placing carbon fiber tapes along specific paths, which improves the strength of the parts while reducing material use and production costs.

Originally a spin-out from the University of Bristol, iCOMAT is building better, more sustainable products for many clients. Their technology not only saves time and money but also supports the shift toward greener transportation solutions by helping companies produce lighter, more efficient vehicles.

iCOMAT recently closed the biggest Series A round in the composites space - $22.5M, led by 8VC and NATO Innovation Fund, to advance their fiber steering technology. In addition, the company received a subsidy of 6 million from the English government to strengthen their new factory of 4,500 square meters. iCOMAT works with some of the most esteemed brands such as NATO, Formula 1, European Space Agency, Jaguar, Land Rover, and many more.

iCOMAT in Three:

What problem is ICOMAT solving? iCOMAT creates lighter, more sustainable, and efficient vehicles in transportation. They enhance structural performance while reducing material usage.

What’s innovative about ICOMAT? iCOMAT’s Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology enables defect-free fiber steering in composites. This process allows for precise, automated placement of carbon fiber, resulting in ultra-lightweight, strong structures.

Who can use ICOMAT? iCOMAT’s technology is designed for manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and marine sectors, including OEMs and end-users.