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Composites Use in Marine Applications

Infused, fiberglass/polyester composite boat hulls have been built since the mid-1900s, expanding over time to include additional resins and foam cores. Composites continue to be a mainstay for various types of boats and luxury and racing yachts, and now include newer innovations such as carbon fiber precision hydrofoils and recycled carbon fiber or bio-based resins.

 

News Published on 03/05/2025
Industry alliance targets closed-loop circularity for nautical construction

Six partners will deliver a composites circularity model from recycled waste to final boat production as a jumping off point for industries beyond marine.

News Published on 10/24/2018
UMaine Composites Center receives $500,000 to help boat builders incorporate 3D printing technology

Technology cluster will help Maine boatbuilders explore how large-scale 3D printing with wood plastic composites can provide a competitive advantage. 

News Published on 11/01/2022
Massivit 3D wins IBEX Innovation Award for additive composite tooling system

The Massivit 10000 provides automated, high-speed tooling for composite materials manufacturing, finds foothold in marine industry.  

 

News Published on 12/26/2024
Nlcomp, Composite Recycling reveal results for rComposite recyclability

Testing results after recycling of nlcomp’s thermoplastic composite using Composite Recycling’s thermolysis-based process validates each technology’s potential for high-value composite output.

News Published on 11/29/2024
Resolve Composites, Siemens Gamesa partner in Second Wind project

Transformation of a 6-meter wind blade section into a 5-meter boat hull, demonstrates Resolve’s EOL recycled fiberglass processing capabilities using its ReceTT recycling process.

News Published on 10/12/2023
BeSpline wins IBEX Innovation Award, announces partnership with Boston Boatworks for Shaped Foam Kits

CAD-driven fabrication uses adaptive mold technology for lighter, stronger, higher quality boat structures without time and cost of building a mold while drastically reducing core fitting time for yacht builders.

News Published on 11/20/2024
Bio-based composite Skaw A foiling scow yacht is built with Greenpoxy resins

Sicomin has partnered with Skaw Sailing and Shoreteam to deliver a foiling yacht design for cruising that embodies durability and performance with a low environmental impact.

News Published on 11/18/2024
Sunreef Yachts completes 43-meter single-shot hull infusion project

Sunreef 43M Eco electric catamaran, with a composite surface of 1,700 square meters, is considered to have the world’s largest infused hull.

News Published on 07/20/2015
IBEX 2015 to feature new and emerging technologies

The annual boatbuilders' event, Sept. 15-17 in Louisville, KY, US, will feature a 3D Digital Workshop, Future Materials and more.

Article Published on 09/30/2015
Report from IBEX 2015

As always, IBEX supplied new products, processes and education, not only to boatbuilders, but to the composites industry overall.

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