Composite Materials 1 is a practical, technical introduction to composite materials, focused on how they are manufactured and used in real production. The course highlights what matters in practice: construction details, production-oriented design decisions, and the factors that drive manufacturability, quality, repeatability, and efficiency. You’ll learn how composites are produced, how to approach mould design for series production, and what to consider when defining requirements, selecting a mould concept, or choosing a material system from a production perspective. The course also covers common manufacturing defects, prevention and repair methods, and an overview of inspection and testing techniques used for composite components.