About the project

Boosting the digital transformation of aviation supply chains for advanced composite aerostructures

CompSTLar is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project dedicated to accelerating the transition towards digital, sustainable, and circular manufacturing of composite aerostructures for next-generation aircraft. Its core mission is to revolutionise the entire lifecycle of composite aerostructures, from design and production to maintenance, repair, and recycling, by seamlessly integrating advanced physical and digital technologies.

Focusing on thermoplastic composites, which are lightweight, strong, and fully recyclable materials, CompSTLar develops breakthrough solutions that enable defect-free manufacturing, real-time structural health monitoring, digitally guided repairs, and sustainable end-of-life strategies. These innovations promote the digitalisation and circular economy principles needed for high-performance aerostructures, significantly reducing production costs and environmental impact.

The project unites leading aerospace industries, innovative small and medium enterprises, and top research institutions from across Europe to build a connected, resilient, and environmentally responsible aviation supply chain. This collaborative ecosystem supports the development of new aircraft designs and propulsion concepts optimized for low emissions and high efficiency.

By combining zero-defect manufacturing, predictive maintenance through digital twins, and circular recycling strategies within a modular, interoperable digital pipeline, CompSTLar directly contributes to Europe’s strategic objectives for climate neutrality, digital transformation, and global competitiveness in aviation.

Fact sheet of CompSTLar Project

Program: Horizon Europe
Grant Agreement ID: 101192936
Project Topic: Boosting the digital transformation of aviation supply chains for advanced composite aerostructures
Project Acronym: CompSTLar
Funding Scheme: Horizon Europe
Grant Authority: European Commission
Coordinator: ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION METALURGICA DEL NOROESTE (AIMEN)
Budget/Total eligible cost: 4 932 483,62 €
Start date: 01 February 2025
End date: 31 July 2028
Project Duration: 42 months

The CompSTLar project is organised into ten work packages (WPs), each led by expert partners responsible for specific technical and coordination aspects. This structured approach ensures efficient progress across all project dimensions: from foundational research and manufacturing innovations to demonstration, dissemination, and overall management.

• WP1 Systems requirements and digital framework definition – ENG
• WP2 Advanced and sustainable manufacturing and recycling of M&M composites – AIMEN
• WP3 Zero defects based high-volume ISC manufacturing of M&M composites – IDEKO
• WP4 SHM&A and digitally assisted repair of M&M TPC aerostructures – IMDEA Materials
• WP5 Physical and digital research framework implementation – MAN
• WP6 Industrial-case demonstration for MDO and MRO realization – CAI
• WP7 Initial dissemination, communication & exploitation planning – ITL
• WP8 Initial Project coordination work – AIMEN
• WP9 Dissemination & Communication and Exploitation maintenance – ITL
• WP10 Project Coordination and Management – AIMEN