Ernesto González Durán, CEO of Fidamc, was responsible for opening the Aerospace Thermoplastics International Summit. In his speech, González began by emphasising that "the aerospace community is ready to take the next big step towards sustainable, advanced and resilient manufacturing".
He also noted that the three major areas (civil aviation, defence and space) share the same challenge: lighter structures, faster production, lower energy consumption and better performance. "The world demands innovation," he said. ‘Every new material, process or algorithm is a word in the language of progress."
"Composite materials have revolutionised the sector, but the next technological leap belongs to thermoplastics. These offer a unique combination: advanced performance, sustainability and flexibility.They are materials that can be reformed, repaired and recycled, enabling faster and more efficient processes without the need for autoclaves. They are the bridge between performance and sustainability," he stressed.
From research to industrial reality
The speech also marked a paradigm shift: thermoplastics are no longer a promising research topic, but an industrial reality in the making..
González Durán announced the development of the Cádiz Thermoplastic Hub, a centre where science, industry and talent converge to accelerate the adoption of these technologies throughout the aerospace value chain.
For Fidamc, the key lies in cooperation. "No company or institution can do it alone," he said. The real drivers of innovation are people, partnerships and the ecosystem created between companies, universities, research centres, defence agencies and start-ups..
In his closing remarks, González Durán recalled the purpose that guides every project at Fidamc: "Technology only makes sense when it serves people. When it creates opportunities, strengthens industry and contributes to a cleaner and safer planet."
With that vision, González closed by inviting all attendees to think big, share openly and collaborate without borders."The future of aerospace materials is not something we are waiting for," he concluded. ‘It is something that we, in this room, are creating."
You can view his presentation at this link: https://youtu.be/zvmq1kmNvpQ?si=NtUl2NMefrpKAJQt
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