Jan 24, 2025
JEC COMPOSITES INNOVATION AWARDS 2025 in the field of circular economy & recycling
Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognize successful initiatives and collaborative efforts in the composites industry. Over the past 27 years, the program has involved over 2,100 companies worldwide and recognized 258 companies and 670 partners for their outstanding achievements in composites innovation and effective partnerships. Criteria for the award include the integration of the partners in the value chain, the complexity of the project and the economic potential.
Our innovative pyrolysis technology based on induction heating (IH) efficiently recycles carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites (CFRP) without reducing the fiber cross-sectional ratio. By using high-frequency magnetic fields, rapid, localized heating of the carbon fibres is generated, which enables efficient combustion of the polymer matrix. This method is 100,000 times more energy efficient than conventional processes (solvents, hot air, etc.), enables continuous production and preserves the mechanical performance of the recovered carbon fibers (rCF) by retaining 96% of their original strength. The process offers significant environmental and economic benefits by reducing waste and preserving material integrity.
Winners of the JEC COMPOSITES INNOVATION AWARDS 202