MADE Advanced Materials

The combination of strength, stiffness, and lightness makes composite materials the preferred choice for manufacturers. But sourcing these materials is often challenging for SMBs. Composite material developers typically focus on larger manufacturers with extensive volume requirements. Smaller customers are only left with the option to purchase off-the-shelf materials, leaving product performance ‘on the table’.

This is where MADE Advanced Materials comes in.

MADE can supply tailored resin systems to their clientele of SMBs. The resins are optimised for their specific application. The company combines these bespoke resins with nanomaterials, mostly graphene, in composites - fibre reinforced plastics. These additives improve strength and increase the crack, fatigue and impact resistance of the material, to name just a few benefits. They optimise the graphene content throughout the products improving performance and cost.

MADE (re)designs products in composites, incorporating the high-performance polymer and additives, to help their clients meet their environmental objectives.

"Our extensive knowledge in the practical application of advanced composite materials enables us to squeeze more performance from our clients’ products,” says Michel Goedegebuure, the CEO of MADE. “Our solutions contribute to a successful energy transition.”

MADE is at the forefront of innovation with its cutting-edge technology, transforming industries like renewable energy, maritime, and automotive.

In the maritime industry, MADE's innovative materials reduce water absorption and increase mechanical properties, resulting in more durable structures. This means maritime companies can have peace of mind knowing their structures are better protected and will last longer in the harsh marine environments.

Battery cases designed with MADE’s solutions ensure improved battery performance by keeping the cells cool during charging and discharging.

What sets MADE apart is its approach with a lean and flexible team of specialists who work with a network of experienced partners, scaling to the needs and size of the project.

The team of specialists manages projects, designs the products, and makes prototypes. MADE also supports clients when they reach the manufacturing stage.

"Our goal is not to establish a large production facility, as there are many exceptional composite manufacturers in the world." says Goedegebuure. “In short, MADE is a comprehensive design and manufacturing partner, offering end-to-end support from initial product design to series manufacturing.”

MADE is exploring the use of graphene in hydrogen storage tanks, as it has the potential to significantly reduce or eliminate leakage and cut down CO2 emissions by reducing the material use and product weight It believes this solution can be implemented in various locations where energy transformed into hydrogen for storage transportation.

MADE is on the right track to revolutionize the industry by making composite materials accessible to smaller clients. Armed with a team of experts and flexibility in its approach, it is undoubtedly poised to grow in the future.