Hot press compression molding is technique in which the composite blank is first placed in an open, heated tool, which is firmly clamped on top and bottom platens of the press. Then tool is closed and pressure is applied to force the material into contact with all tool areas, while the heat and pressure are maintained until the material is consolidated/cured. High rate manufacture of structural components for serial and high volume (and typically medium to smaller size) aerospace parts (e.g. clips, cleats, brackets, stringers, ribs and spars) is possible.