# CCP Gransden, AMRC and Sigmatex launch OPTIMA programme for thermoplastic composites

CCP Gransden Advanced Composites, the University of Sheffield AMRC, and Sigmatex launched the two-year OPTIMA programme to develop integrated manufacturing for thermoplastic composite aerospace structures. The programme is supported by the ATI SME Programme and Innovate UK.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: thermoplastic composite aerospace structures, tailored thermoplastic tapes, woven fabrics
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [CCP Gransden Advanced Composites](https://endata.com/companies/15321.md) (partner)
- [University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre](https://endata.com/companies/15322.md) (partner)
- [Sigmatex](https://endata.com/companies/15323.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [composights.com](https://www.composights.com/composites-industry-news/ccp-gransden-amrc-and-sigmatex-launch-optima-programme-for-high-rate-thermoplast), 2026-11-03: "Project OPTIMA brings together expertise in thermoplastic material development, textile manufacturing, intelligent automation and digital technologies to demonstrate production-scale aerospace composite manufacturing."

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