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Composites Use in Marine Applications

Infused, fiberglass/polyester composite boat hulls have been built since the mid-1900s, expanding over time to include additional resins and foam cores. Composites continue to be a mainstay for various types of boats and luxury and racing yachts, and now include newer innovations such as carbon fiber precision hydrofoils and recycled carbon fiber or bio-based resins.

 

News Published on 10/24/2018
UMaine Composites Center receives $500,000 to help boat builders incorporate 3D printing technology

Technology cluster will help Maine boatbuilders explore how large-scale 3D printing with wood plastic composites can provide a competitive advantage. 

News Published on 3/6/2024
Gurit full year 2023 report highlights steady growth in wind, marine and industrial businesses

Net sales gains of approximately $522 million were achieved through continued interest in core, prepreg, Corecell and recycled PET foam products, anticipates additional gains with 2024 global footprint.

News Published on 11/20/2023
Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine

The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.

News Published on 7/20/2015
IBEX 2015 to feature new and emerging technologies

The annual boatbuilders' event, Sept. 15-17 in Louisville, KY, US, will feature a 3D Digital Workshop, Future Materials and more.

Article Published on 9/30/2015
Report from IBEX 2015

As always, IBEX supplied new products, processes and education, not only to boatbuilders, but to the composites industry overall.

Article Published on 12/22/2023
Plant tour: BeSpline/Addcomp, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Composites automation specialist increases access to next-gen technologies, including novel AFP systems and unique 3D parts using adaptive molds.

News Published on 8/28/2020
IBEX transitions to virtual event

IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience, held Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2020, is offering a selection of new content for its Education Conference and daily keynote sessions.

News Published on 7/10/2020
IBEX 2020 will transition to a virtual-only event

IBEX, North America’s largest technical trade event for the marine industry, goes virtual in light of pandemic concerns.

Article Published on 12/3/2014
IBEX 2014 report

A new home port in Florida and fair economic winds propel this boatbuilders’ convention to its best exhibitor/attendee turnout in years.

Article Published on 8/1/2014
IBEX 2014 Preview

After four years inland, boatbuilders head southeast to put in, dockside, in Tampa Bay.

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