COMPOSITE TOASTER

Composite Toaster — Curing without a large-scale oven, controlled directly at the tool.

Directly heated, PID-controlled curing system for composite components in labs, R&D, and small-batch production. Born from our own experience in tool and fixture construction — currently in use as a technology demonstrator, with the next generation of devices already in development.

01 · Initial Situation

Why the large-scale oven
is oversized for labs and small-batch production.

The Problem

High-volume. Energy-intensive. Inflexible.

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Autoclaves and large-scale ovens are designed for mass production — they are oversized for small batches.

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The entire oven chamber is heated, regardless of the component size.

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Long lead and cooling times delay every material test.

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Pressure vessels, compressed air systems, and facility infrastructure require high investment — making them impractical for labs and small-batch production.

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Limited flexibility when frequently changing components and materials.

The Solution — Octopus FlexGrid

Directly heated. Compact. Plug-in.

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Heating cartridges located directly in the tool — heat is generated exactly where the component needs it.

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Only the tool is heated, not an entire oven chamber. We are currently measuring the exact potential savings compared to a large-scale oven.

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No autoclave, no compressed air, no facility modifications — installation within existing infrastructure, connecting directly to your current electrical supply.

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PID-controlled, multi-stage curing profiles — reproducible for your tool and resin system.

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Compact, mobile format for laboratory, development, and small-batch production.

02 · Technology

Directly heated.
PID-controlled.

Modular design

Heat. Hold. Cool.

The defined curing profile ensures controlled and uniform thermal treatment of the material. The temperature is first gently raised to 130 °C, held constant for a short time, and then lowered in a controlled manner.

Note: Example of a curing and cooling profile. Actual process parameters depend on the tool, material, component mass, and resin system.

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45 min heating phase for uniform temperature distribution
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5 min holding time at 130 °C for the actual curing process
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30 min controlled cooling for gentle component stabilization
AUSHÄRTEPROFIL TEMP. °C ZEIT · MIN 20 60 100 130 HEIZEN HALTEN KÜHLEN 130 °C 45 min 5 min 30 min
03 · Technical Data

Technical Data.

Key data for the current technology demonstrator. The final design depends on the component and tool; these specifications describe the current development status and do not constitute guaranteed properties of a production unit.

Max. temperature
2,000
Control
integrated PID controller, multi-stage profiles
Component size
up to 1.5 m (application-dependent)
Display
Temperature and pressure signals
Power design
application-specific based on tool and heating zones
Safety
hardware-based overtemperature monitoring
Heating method
Heating cartridges integrated directly into the tool
09 · Contact

Let's talk about
your application.

For appointments, live demos, or technical questions, Antoine Dubois is your direct contact for the Composite Toaster.
Alternatively, download the brochure and read it at your convenience.

Contact person · COMPOSITE TOASTER

Antoine Dubois

Head of Sales
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COMPOSITE TOASTER brochure

The official product brochure for the Composite Toaster — technical data and specifications.

As of 2026
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