Advanced manufacturing company Quickstep Holdings has announced that its €4.24 million ($6.2 million AUD) contract to deliver the first Qure technology for a commercial client is nearing completion.
Leading European aerospace composites manufacturer ORPE Technologiya has tested and accepted the Qure machine for installation at its premises. The machine was tailored to ORPE's specification and has successfully produced 6 metre by 4 metre carbon fibre parts which will be used to shield satellites during launch.
Quickstep managing director, David Marino, said: "We are pleased to report that the Qure machine has performed to the quality and specifications required by our client, and has been approved for installation. This is a strong endorsement of our Qure technology which will lead to further aerospace industry opportunities for Quickstep."
Quickstep provides a turnkey manufacturing solution for aerospace, defence and automotive clients.