Industrial & Consumer
From robot arms to bicycles, many products now use composites for stiffness and weight. Buyers want flexible job shops, design support and suppliers who can move from samples to volume.
What buyers are asking for
- Contract manufacturers for carbon and glass parts in low to mid volume
- Design and simulation partners for metal-to-composite conversion
- Sporting goods, medical and consumer product makers with export experience
- Tooling, moulds and fixtures
- Resin, fibre, core and adhesive suppliers with local stock
Typical processes and materials
- Processes
- Compression mouldingPrepreg layupInjection moulding (SMC/BMC)RTM / infusionCNC machining & trimmingDesign & simulation
- Materials
- Carbon fibreGlass fibreNatural fibreEpoxyThermoplastics (PEEK, PEKK, PA)Adhesives & coatings
- Certifications buyers check
- ISO 9001ISO 14001
Why Asia, and why Thailand
- Asia makes most of the world's composite sporting goods and has the skills base to go with it.
- China+1 sourcing is moving work into Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Thailand offers stable industrial estates, investment incentives and a central ASEAN location.
- Job shops in the region can quote quickly and ship small batches.