Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Composite Material Solutions
At Composite Materials Engineering, we have dedicated over five decades to pioneering advancements in composite materials technology. Our expertise lies in merging innovative design with cutting-edge manufacturing processes to deliver tailored solutions for diverse industries. With three state-of-the-art facilities in Bayswater, Victoria, we offer end-to-end services encompassing material formulation, prototyping, moulding, and finishing. Our technical team, supported by in-house laboratories and CAD systems, specialises in developing high-performance composites that surpass traditional material limitations.As a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry since the 1970s, we maintain rigorous quality standards while continuously evolving our capabilities in fire-resistant materials, food-safe composites, and lightweight structural solutions. Our commitment to collaborative partnerships ensures clients receive technically superior products that provide competitive advantages in their respective markets.
Services
Injection Moulding
Compression Moulding
Resin Transfer Moulding
Materials Engineering
Painting Services
Carbon Fibre Components
SMC Manufacturing
LGFC Production
BMC Formulation
Prototype Development
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of technical expertise in composite material development
- Our in-house material formulation ensures custom-engineered solutions
- Three integrated manufacturing facilities support end-to-end production
- Technical team includes CAD specialists and materials scientists
- Tier 1 automotive supplier with proven industry certifications
Services
Carbon Fibre Components
Carbon fibre manufacturing for applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios. Our thermoset composites outperform traditional materials in stiffness and weight reduction. Specialised in aerospace-grade specifications and automotive performance components.
Sheet Moulding Compound
High-strength glass-reinforced thermoset moulding material production. Compression moulding process delivering precision components for automotive and industrial applications. Ideal for complex geometries with consistent material properties.
Materials Engineering
Custom composite formulation to meet specific performance requirements. Capabilities include fire-resistant, food-safe, and electrically insulating materials. In-house testing ensures compliance with international standards.
Resin Transfer Moulding
Vacuum-assisted closed moulding process for high resin-to-glass ratio components. Produces complex parts with superior surface finish and structural integrity. Commonly used for large automotive and industrial components.
Prototype Development
End-to-end prototyping from design validation to first-part testing. Utilises CAD systems and tooling design expertise. Ensures performance optimisation before full-scale production commencement.
Questions
What composite materials do you specialise in?
We specialise in carbon fibre, Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC), Long Glass Fibre Thermoplastic (LGFC), and Bulk Moulding Compound (BMC) composites.
Which industries do you serve?
We serve automotive, construction, electrical, food processing, mining, and transport industries with custom composite solutions.
Can you develop custom material formulations?
Yes, our in-house materials laboratory creates custom composites to meet specific performance requirements including fire resistance and food safety.
Do you offer end-to-end manufacturing services?
We provide complete solutions from design and prototyping through to production, painting, and assembly at our Melbourne facilities.
Are your composites suitable for structural applications?
Our advanced composites are engineered for structural use with high strength-to-weight ratios exceeding traditional materials in many applications.
