Sustainability

Sustainability

The pursuit of energy efficiency in composites manufacturing

In an increasingly energy-driven world, technology developments are being sought after to reduce energy consumption in composites manufacturing, further translating into waste reduction and other efficiencies.

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Wind/Energy

Italian greentech startup highlights rCF solar panels

JEC World 2025: Levante is attending JEC for the first time, demonstrating its composites engineering expertise through presentation of semi-rigid composite solar panels targeting mobility and outdoor applications.

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Filament Winding

Anemoi installs 35-meter-tall composite rotor sails on Sohar Max maritime vessel

Carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites are key to building these long-lasting wind propulsion technologies for energy-efficient watercraft.

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Recycling

Swancor applies EzCiclo recycling resin to Liux EV prototype

Cooperation with Spanish automotive startup has achieved automotive parts comprising EzCiclo RH512 thermoset resin and linen fiber that can be fully separated, adjusted and returned into circularity.

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Carbon Fibers

Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)

The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.

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Sustainability

CompPair joins NERTHUS initiative propelling mobility-focused green composites development

Central to the consortium’s efforts are the creation of fast-curing, bio-based resins for press curing, self-healing bio-based composites and demonstration of their feasibility.

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Construction

The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete

A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.

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Sustainability

Sicomin joins MADskis to maximize winter sports skis performance

GreenPoxy 56’s bio-content and mechanical performance add to the MADskis team’s development of hand-crafted, eco-conscious, low-impact natural fiber skis. 

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Marine

Functionalizing surfaces for sustainability

Riblets reduce drag, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise while boosting power output, flow rates, speed and efficiency.

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Sustainability

Ecoinvent launches new LCA data for unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester resins

Composites fabricators and components users can now reliably calculate the eco-footprint of their products using these resins.

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