SCHENECTADY, N.Y., June 2 2011 — Automated Dynamics, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite structures and high performance processing equipment, today announced that it has been granted Canada Patent No. CA 2465302 for a process that allows for the continuous production of reinforced thermoplastic pipes. The Canadian grant follows on the heels of being granted U.S. Patent No. 6,773,773, Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe Manufacture.

“We are pleased with the grant of the Canada patent,” said Robert Langone, president, Automated Dynamics. “Automated Dynamics has always been an innovator in automated robotic winding (ROWS) and automated fiber placement (AFP) technologies for manufacturing high-performance, advanced composite structures. This new patent demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and being an industry leader.”

The patented process allows for economical volume production of tubular thermoplastic composites, primarily for use in the oil and gas industry.

Benefits include:

• Minimization of weight
• Lower cost
• Improved corrosion resistance
• Greater damage tolerance
• Spoolability