CompoTech PLUS

What CompoTech PLUS does

CompoTech PLUS (legal entity Compo Tech PLUS, spol. s r.o.) is a privately held Czech engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1995 by Ondrej Uher and Vítek Šprdlík in Sušice, Czech Republic. The company designs, analyses, and manufactures bespoke carbon fibre epoxy composite structural components for industrial OEM customers using proprietary automated fibre winding and placement processes. Its core technology platform centres on a true zero-degree axial fibre placement capability — a mechanical capability unachievable by conventional filament winding — combined with Integrated Loop Technology (ILT) for continuous-fibre joints, proprietary Schneg/SNEG control software, and the ability to process both PAN and ultra-high-modulus pitch carbon fibres. The platform yields components with up to 330 GPa axial stiffness, up to 75% weight reduction versus steel, and up to 50% greater bending strength than conventionally wound CFRP.

The company's revenue model spans five streams: (1) project-based bespoke composite components (machine axis beams, gantries, EOAT, masts, structural members); (2) a standard catalogue of carbon fibre round tubes (10-428mm ID) and square beams (40-300mm); (3) turnkey automated fibre winding machines (Compo FixTool, Compo AdapTool, Compo LinAx) integrating FANUC 6-axis robots and proprietary software; (4) technology licensing and process installation to OEMs seeking in-house production capability; and (5) collaborative R&D with Czech and European government co-funding. Target sectors include industrial automation and machine tools (largest), defence and security (CompoLift MIL-STD-qualified telescopic masts), marine (30-year heritage), aerospace (Aero L-39NG aileron, OHB Czechspace space applications), automotive, mobility, bicycles (CDuro brand), agriculture, and pallet/logistics. Distribution is direct enterprise sales and collaborative engineering partnerships, with primary demand generation through international trade fairs (JEC World, Eurosatory, Automatica, Metstrade, Advanced Engineering UK, Kompozyt Expo). Named customers include Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Meopta, Bilsing Automation, Eagle Laser, Aero Vodochody Aerospace, OHB Czechspace, HOFMEISTER, Intend Bicycle Components, Wisamo (Michelin), PalletX, and Rondal/Sunreef.

The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external institutional capital, operating from a purpose-built Sušice headquarters (with remote engineering hubs in Prague and the United Kingdom), and supported by government and EU co-funded R&D programmes across hydrogen, space (ESA FLPP), and advanced manufacturing. Manufacturing capabilities include two robot-assisted fibre laying machines, multiple mandrel AFL systems up to 9m, a 12m vertical fibre laying machine, a tooling library from 10-500mm diameter, multiple presses, in-house 3D printing for tooling, CNC turning/milling, and the newly commissioned COMAGRAV NOTUS 3000X 5.5-axis machining centre. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 2014) and MIL-STD qualifications and has been recognised with the JEC Innovation Award 2019 and JEC World 2023 Innovation Award finalist status.

Name

CompoTech PLUS

Legal name

Compo Tech PLUS, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://compotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CompoTech PLUS is a Czech-founded (1995) carbon fibre composite technology company designing and manufacturing bespoke structural CFRP components and turnkey automated winding machines for industrial OEMs worldwide. It serves machine tools, defence, marine, aerospace, and automotive sectors using proprietary true zero-degree axial fibre placement and Integrated Loop Technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Carbon fibre composites
• Automated fibre winding
• Axial fibre placement
• Composite structural components
• Filament winding machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Susice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Bespoke Carbon Fibre Composite Components: Design, analysis and manufacturing of bespoke lightweight carbon fibre epoxy composite components for industrial clients. Components include dynamic machine axis beams, square beams, round tubes, mast sections, telescopic masts, rotary shafts, spindles, and hybrid metal-composite tools. Sold as custom-made parts to OEM manufacturers and industrial automation companies. Revenue is project- and order-based, typically one-off or multi-batch orders.
2. Standard Carbon Composite Component Catalog: Standard and optimised range of square and round carbon fibre epoxy composite beams and tubes available from catalogue. Components include modular bolt-together beam designs, reinforced corner profiles, and precision-pressed square and round tubes with tailored wall thicknesses. Available in quantities from one-off to multiple batches.
3. Turnkey Automated Fibre Winding Machines: Sale of custom-built 'turnkey' automated fibre winding and filament placement machines. Each machine includes CompoTech's proprietary AFP/AFL and ILT technologies, integrated FANUC robot arm, proprietary control software, standard winding codes, operator training, and full system service and support. Machines are built on a 'customisable standard platform'. Revenue is high-value, project-based.
4. Technology Licensing and Process Installation: Customers are able to use CompoTech's innovative process technologies under licence, supplied and installed by CompoTech as a complete automated system, with full service and support. The turnkey winding machine offering includes ongoing after-sales technical and product development support.
5. R&D Project Collaboration and Government-Funded Development: CompoTech participates in collaborative academic-industrial R&D projects co-funded by Czech government bodies (Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Industry and Trade, EU Recovery and Resilience Facility). Projects include MESTEC (mechatronics), NaCCAS (aerospace/hydrogen), SmartBeam (ESA space monitoring), DynaBeam (dynamic composite beams), and LaserWay (laser manufacturing). These provide partial funding for technology development while generating IP and commercial outcomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CompoTech PLUS provides design, analysis and manufacturing services for structural carbon fibre epoxy composite components, supplying bespoke lightweight tubes, square beams, masts, gantries, machine-tool components, and tooling structures to OEMs in aerospace, defence, marine, automotive, industrial automation, agri-tech, and bicycle/leisure sectors. The company also sells its proprietary automated fibre winding and filament placement technology as turnkey machine systems with proprietary control software, training, and full service and support, enabling customers to produce high-stiffness composite parts in-house.

Product overview

CompoTech PLUS is a Czech composite technology company offering design, analysis and manufacturing services for structural carbon composite components. The product portfolio centres on proprietary Advanced Winding Technology (AWT) and Integrated Loop Technology (ILT) for automated fibre placement at true 0-degree axial alignment. Core offerings include standard and bespoke carbon fibre epoxy composite tubes, square beams, and structural components, alongside turnkey automated winding machines (Compo FixTool, Compo AdapTool, Compo LinAx) for manufacturers. The company supplies specialised products including CompoLift telescopic masts for defence, CDuro mountain bike frames, hydrogen storage tanks, and machine tool components (gondola beams, gantry structures, milling tools). Industries served include machine tools/automation, marine, aerospace, defence, automotive, agriculture, and bicycles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CompoLift: Composite telescopic mast system for marine and land-based mobile applications including surveillance and lifting
• CDuro
• DynaBeam

Products and services

• Turnkey Automated Winding Machines (Compo FixTool / AdapTool / LinAx) Custom-built, turnkey automated fibre winding and filament placement machines with proprietary SNEG/Schneg 2.0 control software, integrated FANUC 6-axis robot arms, standard winding codes, operator training and full service and support. Variants include Compo FixTool (fixed spindle/tailstock), Compo AdapTool (auto tool length control up to 3m), and Compo LinAx (larger parts up to 12m on linear-axis rails). Each machine is built on a customisable standard platform to customer specification.
• Standard Carbon Fibre Round Tubes Standard range of carbon fibre epoxy composite round tubes from 10mm to 428mm ID, manufactured using PAN carbon fibres with standard lengths from 3.6m to 7.8m depending on diameter. Available from catalogue in quantities from one-off to multi-batch orders, with tailored wall thicknesses and reinforcements for industrial, automation and structural applications.
• Standard Carbon Fibre Square Beams Precision-pressed square and round carbon fibre epoxy composite beams from 40mm to 300mm with modular bolt-together designs and reinforced corner profiles. E modulus up to 327 GPa. Designed for machine-tool, automation, and structural applications where a steel or aluminium replacement is required.
• CompoLift Telescopic Mast System Modular, vehicle-mounted carbon composite telescopic mast system for ISR, communications, and sensor deployment. Retracts to 1,870mm and extends to 6, 8, or 10 metres, with 200kg load capacity and wind resistance exceeding 100km/h. Operates on +28VDC per MIL-STD-1275E and is qualified to MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-461G. Uses a single-line drumless winch with aramid-fibre rope and disc clutch; no locks or inter-tube mechanical connections, with fail-safe retraction via mechanical slip.
• CDuro Mountain Bike Frame Carbon fibre epoxy composite mountain bike frame using automated filament laying with Integrated Loop Technology (ILT) joints that create continuous-fibre connections between frame members without drilling, bonding, or mechanical fixings. Commercialised in 2024 in collaboration with Intend Bicycle Components, featuring Intend Carbonite CF suspension forks. JEC World 2023 Innovation Award finalist for the underlying ILT technology.
• Kongsberg Ultimate Carbon Gantry Beam Purpose-built epoxy carbon fibre composite y-axis gantry beam for Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems' Ultimate digital cutting platform. Foam-cored integrated CFRP beam achieving precision cutting accuracy at up to 2.5G acceleration with 50kg down-force capability. Marketed as part of the Kongsberg Ultimate platform; functions as a reference CompoTech product for precision cutting equipment.
• Composite Gondola Beam (EOAT) All-carbon fibre End Of Arm Tooling beam for automotive tandem press lines. 2.6m low-profile design with two 80×80mm hollow square beams and a tapered central body weighing only 14kg. Used by Bilsing Automation and Bilsing-adjacent automotive customers, where the standardisation of OTA tooling nests halved tooling nest assembly times and lifted press line speed from 9 to 16 strokes per minute.
• Composite Mobile Crane Lightweight carbon composite crane mast and telescopic boom comprising a lower square base mast and a tapered upper mast with three octagonal telescopic boom sections. Uses CompoTech's automated robot-assisted filament placement and ILT connections; carbon composite crane mast achieves 69% greater stiffness than stainless steel and 56% greater than tool steel at one-quarter the mass.
• Composite Hydrogen Fuel Tank (Type V linerless) Type V linerless pressurised composite hydrogen tank for gaseous hydrogen, designed to be integrated directly into aircraft primary structure. Uses CompoTech's Advanced Winding technology with a non-standard shaped design; targeted at aviation applications including a motor glider demonstrator.
• SmartBeam CFRP with Embedded Health Monitoring System Carbon fibre reinforced polymer beam with embedded structural health monitoring — optical fibres and carbon fibre sensors integrated during the universal filament winding process — plus custom plug-and-play connectors and 3D-printed connector fixtures. Developed with OHB Czechspace for space applications under the ESA FLPP programme; reached TRL 4.
• DynaBeam Composite Beams Next-generation composite beams for high-dynamic production machines with optimised internal structure (2D topology-optimised structure, 3D-printed nylon filled with carbon fibres) designed in interaction with machine control systems and integrated sensors for real-time structural health monitoring. Targeted at high-acceleration dynamic machine axis applications.
• Composite Battery Cradle for EV Applications Lightweight composite cradle for holding and transporting electric vehicle batteries, built using repeated ILT connection beams and round tubes to enable emergency EV charging by transporting expired bus batteries. Designed for the mobility / EV logistics sector.
• Hybrid Composite-Metal Milling Disc Tool Four-disc hybrid carbon fibre and steel milling cutter developed in collaboration with HOFMEISTER – Innovation. Achieves approximately 78% faster machining (45 to 10 seconds per forged steel chain link), nearly five times the durability of standard steel cutters, and lower energy consumption. Estimated three-month payback for high-volume producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Axial stiffness up to 330 GPa — surpasses steel (stainless steel ~193 GPa, tool steel ~210 GPa)
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Czech Technical University in Prague — Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Long-standing R&D collaboration partner. The Department of Manufacturing Machines, and the Department of Mechanics, Biomechanics and Mechatronics collaborate on composite modelling, finite element simulations, and experimental testing. Currently collaborating on the Innovation Vouchers R&D project for filament-wound carbon fibre mast development (2025). Also partner in MESTEC (mechatronics, 2023-2028), SmartBeam (ESA/HMS for space), and DynaBeam (dynamic composite beams) projects.
• Rondal and SunreefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Superyacht manufacturers. CompoTech has produced carbon fibre composite rigging and telescopic structures for superyacht applications with these builders, supporting structural engineers and naval architects in design and manufacture of mast and rigging spars.
• Meopta – optika, s.r.o.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 February 2024Leading Czech optical, opto-mechanical and optoelectronic products manufacturer (a Carlyle Group company). Purchased a custom-built AFL winding machine from CompoTech and entered a technology transfer relationship. Meopta is licensing CompoTech's advanced winding technology for in-house production of precision CF composite parts for optical measurement devices used in semiconductor production. Collaboration has already produced graphite fibre frames for silicon wafer inspection machines.
• Intend Bicycle Components GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024German specialist bicycle components manufacturer based in Freiburg. Collaboration on CDuro Epona mountain bike project, developing new design 'Intend Carbonite' carbon fibre suspension forks. CompoTech wound the ultra-lightweight, stiff epoxy carbon fork tubes using its automated fibre laying technology, replacing heavier aluminium fork designs for extreme sports performance.
• OHB CzechspacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Space industry partner leading the SmartBeam ESA project (Future Innovation Research in Space Transportation / FLPP). OHB Czechspace provided technical leadership and space industry expertise for the development of CFRP beams with embedded health monitoring systems for space applications. CompoTech developed the universal filament winding process to embed optical fibres and carbon fibre sensors within CFRP tubes.
• Kongsberg Precision Cutting SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Norwegian precision cutting equipment manufacturer. Jointly developed the purpose-built carbon fibre traverse (y-axis gantry beam) for the Kongsberg Ultimate digital cutting platform. The new design optimised the composite structure and connections from project start, enabling efficient use of composite structure. CompoTech's winding hardware and Schneg 2.0 software allowed both internal and external structure to be wound in one process.
• Ideko and RCMT (LaserWay Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborative partners in the LaserWay Project (laser manufacturing technology). Ideko provides advanced laboratory testing capabilities and RCMT conducts preliminary testing for composite gantry beam and EHLA sub-project developments. CompoTech's role focuses on composite gantry beam development for large-scale 3D metal printing.
• Regional Institute of Technology (RTI), University of West Bohemia in PilsenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Academic research partner in the government-funded TRIO Program composite mobile crane project. RTI is responsible for CAD models, kinematic analyses, properties and performance specifications, and the testing programme including dynamic fatigue testing of the proof-of-concept composite telescopic crane.
• PalletXminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022Logistics company commissioning a custom-built 7-axis automated fibre layup machine for carbon lattice pallet production. CompoTech developed the winding process and machine using proprietary advanced winding technologies and automated production control systems and software. The CF composite pallets replace existing heavier metal pallets to reduce transportation costs and carbon footprint.
• Eagle Laser (formerly Powertech)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Polish laser cutting machine manufacturer. Long-standing collaboration since 2011 on development of laser cutter gantries. First carbon gantry structure in 2012 achieved 6G acceleration — the fastest machine on the market at the time. Ongoing collaboration on precision carbon gantry beams.
• HOFMEISTER – InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Czech metalworking tool innovator. Collaborative R&D project to develop a hybrid metal-carbon fibre four-disc milling cutter. CompoTech provided the carbon fibre technology and design; HOFMEISTER handled tool integration and testing. The resulting tool achieved 78% faster machining and nearly five times greater durability. HOFMEISTER estimated investment payback period at only three months for high-volume producers.
• Bilsing AutomationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002World-leading German automotive stamping and bodyshop EOAT tooling developer and modular industrial tooling systems producer. Long-term cooperation since 2002 for CF composite T-boom beams and X-bar beams for automotive press lines. Jointly developed the all-carbon fibre gondola beam for tandem press lines. Bilsing has adopted CompoTech CF composite beams in preference to aluminium and steel in their latest machine designs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGL Carbon: Germany-listed carbon fibre and graphite products manufacturer with industrial and mobility applications. Broader incumbent that competes with CompoTech in CFRP structures for machine tools, automotive, and industrial automation.
• Hexcel Corporation: Global carbon fibre composite materials supplier for aerospace, space and industrial markets. Broad incumbent that competes with CompoTech on CFRP materials supply for aerospace/industrial customers but operates a standardised pre-preg model at much larger scale.
• Toray Advanced Composites: US-headquartered composite materials subsidiary of Toray Industries serving aerospace, defence, and industrial markets with pre-preg and resin systems. Broad incumbent in CFRP supply chain that competes for OEM relationships adjacent to CompoTech's component business.
• Premium Aerotec: Airbus-owned tier-1 supplier of CFRP and metallic aerostructures (airframes, fuselage shells). Competes indirectly with CompoTech for composite airframe work (e.g., aileron/control surface programs) but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mubea: German automotive lightweight components specialist with carbon-fibre composite structures for chassis and body applications. Adjacent incumbent in automotive composites where CompoTech supplies EOAT beams and composite structural components.

Direct peers

• AddComposites: Finland-based specialist in automated fibre-placement software, cells, and consulting for composite manufacturing. Peer on AFP automation tooling and process software, similar niche to CompoTech's Schneg/AFL capabilities.
• Mikrosam: North Macedonia-based builder of filament winding and AFP machinery, plus pressure vessels and composite structures. Direct peer on the turnkey-machine side and in pressure-vessel composite manufacturing (CNG/hydrogen tanks), overlapping CompoTech's machine-tool and hydrogen-tank initiatives.
• Plasan Carbon Composites: Israel-headquartered supplier of advanced composite components for defence, aerospace, and automotive OEMs. Comparable to CompoTech in delivering bespoke CFRP structures (aircraft parts, vehicle armour, automotive body) into high-end OEM programs and competing for similar composite-component design wins.
• Forward Engineering GmbH: German composites engineering consultancy and software vendor serving automotive and industrial OEMs with simulation, design, and process development for CFRP components. Comparable as a boutique consultancy-style composite engineering house serving European OEMs.
• MTorres Group: Spanish manufacturer of automated fibre-placement and filament-winding machines for the aerospace and wind-energy industries. Direct peer in the turnkey composite-machine business with comparable custom AFP platforms and OEM installations globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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