64 A feira JEC World 2026 realizou-se de 10 a 12 de março em Paris-Nord Villepinte e reuniu os principais players de toda a cadeia de valor dos materiais compósitos. O projeto desenvolveu um módulo fotovoltaico composto, leve e resistente ao impacto, concebido para integração em veículos. Substitui o vidro por uma frente de GFRP transparente e um suporte tipo sanduíche em CFRP, com uma redução de peso superior a 50%. DESPORTO E LAZER Ciclo de vida: uma bicicleta de estrada reparável • Fenix composites (Alemanha) • Parceiros: Alformet, Herone e Hyjoin. A inovação consiste num quadro de bicicleta fabricado com perfis de CFRP termoplástico e juntas de titânio impressas em 3D. O sistema de união por indução permite desmontar e substituir componentes danificados, prolongando a vida útil do produto e facilitando a sua reciclagem. n Center for Solar Energy Research and Applications of Middle East Technical University (Türkiye) Lightweight, highly transparent, and impact-resistant composite PV modules combining GFRP front sheets and CFRP sandwich back sheets, achieving >50% weight reduction, excellent light transmittance, and flexibility for curved vehicle surface integration. This innovation delivers a lightweight composite PV module for vehicle integration, replacing glass with a transparent GFRP front sheet and a rigid CFRP sandwich back sheet. Manufactured in a single-step infusion process, it offers high optical clarity (~90%), strong impact resistance, efficient heat dissipation, and major weight reduction (4–6 kg/m²). PV cells are embedded between composite layers, enabling curved geometries and enhanced durability. Tests confirmed IEC-level hail resistance with no cell damage, making this a cost-efficient step toward next-generation VIPV systems. Key benefits: • 50–80% lighter than conventional glass panels • Impact and hail resistant • Curved vehicle integration possible • Thermal regulation via CFRP • Enhanced durability and safety- more affordable Energias renováveis. Lifecycle: A repairable road bike fenix composites (Germany) https://fenix-composites.com Partners: Alformet GmbH (Germany) herone GmbH (Germany) hyJOIN GmbH (Germany) The innovation is a bike frame made of thermoplastic CFRP profiles and titanium lugs. It is joined by induction without additional adhesives or fastener elements. Through the reversibility of the process defective components can be removed and replaced in order to maximize the frame's life cycle. The bike frame combines 3D-printed Ti6Al4V lugs with thermoplastic composite tubes. Titanium lugs are produced by DMLS, machined for bearing seats, and laser-structured for joining. The front triangle uses braided preforms of recycled carbon fibre/PA6 consolidated by herone, while the rear triangle uses Alformet’s LATW-manufactured CF/PA6 tubes. Assembly relies on thermal direct joining: induction heating melts the polymer, which flows into the lug’s micro-structure, creating a strong (50+ MPa) adhesive-free joint. Tubes and lugs can be repeatedly separated and replaced, enabling full recyclability and repairability. Key benefits: • Highly resilient and reversible joint connection • Low cycle times for joining • Manufacturing process can be fully automated • 3D-printing allows the use of generative design • Material, energy and cost effective Desporto e lazer.
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