About
The composites industry’s focus on sustainability is not new. Lightweighting in pursuit of fuel and energy efficiency has long been a significant benefit of fiber-reinforced composite parts and structures. What is new is the demand from customers of the composites industry — particularly OEMs — that their supply chains develop and implement sustainable business practices and strategies to help the world meet decarbonization goals.

Sustainability throughout the composites industry supply chain takes many forms, including energy savings, waste reduction, bio-based materials use, recycling, and more. Tackling each of these strategies requires varying levels of effort, investment, and time. In almost all cases, sustainability has become a new, permanent, and important part of composites manufacturing operations.

This CW Tech Days event will explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable. Presentations will emphasize waste reduction, energy efficiency, bio-materials, and recycling.

You can learn more about the event schedule and sessions here: https://www.compositesworld.com/kc/cw-tech-days-sustainability
Agenda
  • A practical view of sustainability in composites product development
  • Enabling circular use of carbon fibre using fibre alignment technology
  • Eco-designing innovative products with recycled carbon fiber
  • Conversion of plant-based feedstocks into acrylonitrile
  • Biomaterials in Sustainable Composites
  • New technologies for bio-based and recyclable thermoset manufacturing
Presenters
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Markus Beer
Group Lead - Sustainability, Forward Engineering
Markus Beer, with a master's degree in aerospace engineering, transitioned from German OEMs to Forward Engineering. As the group lead for sustainability, he drives new materials integration, sustainable design and carbon reduction strategies implementation.
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Lourens Blok
CTO, Lineat Composites
Lourens Blok is cofounder and CTO of Lineat Composites. He obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Bristol, working on fibre alignment technologies to create a circular use case for carbon fibre.
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Ian Klein, Ph.D.
CTO; Spero Renewables, LLC
Dr. Klein is the chief technology officer at Spero Renewables where he leads research and development efforts with the mission of developing renewable and cost-effective alternatives to petroleum based products.
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Joe Luttwak
CEO, Lingrove
Joe Luttwak, founder of Lingrove, pioneers sustainable composite materials for a better world. With a passion for innovation, he leads in creating eco-friendly alternatives through advanced technology and natural fibers.
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Gary Owen
CEO, Lineat Composites
Gary Owen is the CEO of Lineat Composites. He has over 30 years of experience in technical textiles. He has worked on several material innovation and award-winning projects and is passionate about creating a more sustainable future using clean technologies.
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Antoine de Turckheim
US Country Manager, Fairmat
Antoine de Turckheim’s journey with Fairmat commenced two years ago, progressing through roles and culminating in orchestrating the company’s expansion into the US. With prior roles at Carbometrix, Alter Equity and Sevea, Antoine’s expertise encompasses sales, sustainability and operations, offering an enriched skill set.
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Corey Tyree
CEO, Trillium Renewable Chemicals
Corey is the cofounder and CEO of Trillium Renewable Chemicals. Prior to Trillium, he served in process engineering, management and executive roles in the industry.
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