COMPOSITES
Using 3D measurement and vision technologies to improve biocomposite production precision
BACKING BIOCOMPOSITES C
Developing new manufacturing processes for composites reinforced with natural fibres and biological resins
omposites reinforced with biological materials are emerging as a more sustainable and economical
alternative to synthetic components like carbon fibre and glass, however their use within structural applications still presents significant technical challenges. The European BioStruct project
is on a mission to solve some of these technical problems through the development and validation of new manufacturing processes for bio-based composites in industrial applications within sectors such as wind energy and maritime. Research centre IDEKO is a prominent participant in the project, contributing
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its know-how in advanced 3D measurement and vision technologies to improve the precision of production using biocomposites.
BIOCOMPOSITE BENEFITS Biocomposites are materials that combine natural fibres such as wood, hemp or flax, and offer several advantages over synthetic materials, explains Ibai Leizea, expert in vision technologies in precision engineering at IDEKO. “Biocomposites have been
increasingly gaining ground in providing more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions compared to synthetic materials,
resulting in a lower carbon footprint,” he says. “They are generally lighter than synthetic materials, and this weight reduction can be beneficial in some applications where weight saving is critical. Some biocomposites are biodegradable, which provides an advantage over synthetic materials in terms of disposal at the end of their life cycle.”
TECHNICAL CHALLENGES Despite their promise, biocomposites also pose their challenges from a manufacturing perspective, particularly in the case of structural applications due to their less regular and solid properties.
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