Protension Composites
Company
Protension Composites was founded in 2007 as a spin-off company of the faculty of Aerospace Engineering of Delft University of Technology. Now, three years later, Protension is a respected technology partner of the university, DSM and the composites industry. Protension Composites is located in Delft, the technological knowledge capital of the BeNeLux.
Protension designs custom preforms and the ways to manufacture them. We have the tools and experience to manufacture constant high quality dry fibre preforms for composite products.
We are now realizing our own production and test facility to offer our future partners complete solutions in terms of product design and manufacturing.
People
M.Sc. Lucas van den Akker
Lucas van den Akker is an aerospace engineer and the founder of Protension Composites. He has wide experience in design and simulation of filament winding processes, but also in CNC controlled production of his preform designs. With his thorough technological background and passion for composite engineering, he takes care of R&D, general- and project management.
M.Sc. Jack Wetzels
Jack Wetzels is an aerospace engineer as well. He graduated on a research on new fields of application of Protension preforming technology. Next to his enthusiasm for composite product design and manufacturing, he has an extra-curricular degree in branding and industrial design. As such, he is also concerned with strategic product development and corporate identity.
Internships & graduation projects
If you are interested in doing your internship at a young and dynamic company, do not hesitate to contact us. We are always looking out for fresh ideas and further innovation. If you are studying (strategic) economics or marketing, your application is also highly appreciated.
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