Sicomin resins enable Zeus flying horse during 2024 Olympics
Epoxy resins support production of 14 × 5-meter carbon fiber trimaran used to to maneuver the metallic horse down the Seine during the opening ceremony.
Zeus flying horse. Source (All Images) | Sicomin
Sicomin (Chateuneuf les Martigues, France), formulator and high-performance epoxy systems supplier, announces its contribution to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. Its epoxy resins were integral to the creation of Zeus, the flying metallic horse, that captivated audiences worldwide as it soared above the Seine River.
The project, brought to life by (Brittany, France), composite design and technology specialists, showcased a 14-meter-long and 5-meter-wide carbon fiber trimaran that was used to maneuver the Zeus figure down the Seine.
Production of the carbon fiber trimaran.
Engineered and constructed in 3 months, the fully electric, zero-emission trimaran used a hydrodynamics design and race boat technology. The sophisticated shape ensured that Zeus glided smoothly and silently above the water, creating a seamless visual experience.
Sicomin SR 8100/SD 882x and SR 1700/SD 280x resins were used for the fabrication of the hulls, crossbeams and underwater foils of the trimaran, delivering the required stiffness and lightweight properties to the carbon fiber components, and ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the mechanized horse.
“We are delighted to have contributed to such an extraordinary and memorable event,” says Philippe Marcovich, president of Sicomin. “Our collaboration with MMProcess not only highlights the capabilities of Sicomin epoxy systems but also demonstrates the innovative spirit and engineering excellence that the Paris 2024 Olympics represent.”
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