Cikoni announces strategic entry into new space sector
Cikoni, a leading engineering frm specialising in advanced lightweight and composite solutions, is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the New Space sector. Leveraging its extensive expertise in carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) and innovative engineering services, Cikoni aims to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to the rapidly evolving demands oft he space industry.
Cikoni’s core competencies encompass:
- Consulting & innovation: Providing composite-specific consulting to position clients at the forefront of technology, covering key disciplines from part design to process planning.
- Engineering: Developing tailored lightweight solutions through multi-material design, structural simulation, and numerical optimisation, ensuring realistic part dimensioning and analysis.
- Automation: Creating scalable and automated manufacturing processes for efficient production of composite components, with a focus on preforming andfilament winding technologies.
In the New Space arena, where cost efficiency, rapid development cycles and high-performance materials are paramount, Cikoni’s expertise in hybrid lightweight design and process automation is poised to offer significant advantages. The company’s experience in developing CFRP high-pressure vessels and its innovative approaches to process simulation and validation are directly applicable to the stringent requirements of space applications.
“Entering the New Space sectors is a natural progression for Cikoni,” said Dr. Farbod Nezami, Managing Director of Cikoni. “Our deep understanding of advanced materials, combined with our agile and customer-oriented approach, positions us to meet the unique challenges of the space industry. We are excited to contribute to the next generation of space technologies.”
Cikoni’s commitment to innovation is further demonstrated by its active participation in collaborative research initiatives and its membership in leading industry networks, fostering the development of pioneering solutions in advanced materials and lightweight engineering.
About Cikoni
Founded in 2015, Cikoni is a specialised engineering firm based in Stuttgart, Germany, offering comprehensive solutions in lightweight design and composite materials. With a team of experts covering key disciplines from design and simulation to automation, Cikoni serves clients across various industries, including automotive, aerospace and renewable energy, delivering measurable contributions to reduced energy consumption, enhanced performance and new business opportunities.
Cover photo: Pioneering a novel approach for H2 tank production: Cevotec, Roth and Cikoni achieve 15% mass reduction of composite vessel (source: Cikoni)
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