# Cygnet Texkimp secures two aerospace contracts for 3D weaving creels

Cygnet Texkimp has secured two contracts to supply its high-volume 3D weaving creel technology into the aerospace market. The creels will incorporate between 5,000 and 7,000 bobbins of carbon fiber for producing lightweight engine components.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-04-24
- Where: Northwich, U.K., United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 5,000 to 7,000 bobbins of carbon fibre per creel
- Products: 3D weaving creels, carbon fiber bobbins
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Cygnet Texkimp](https://endata.com/companies/41531.md)

## Sources

- [compositesworld.com](https://www.compositesworld.com/news/cygnet-texkimp-to-deliver-3d-weaving-creels-for-two-aerospace-contracts), 2026-04-24: "Our creel capability has been tested over several decades and this gives our customers confidence in our ability to deliver high-volume, precision-engineered solutions."
- [innovationintextiles.com](https://innovationintextiles.com/further-aerospace-orders-for-cygnet-texkimp/), 2026-04-28: "3D weaving has enormous potential as a manufacturing methodology for the next generation of more sustainable aircraft and we’re delighted to support manufacturers innovating in this exciting area."

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