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The European Project FIBRE4YARDS Redefines the Shipbuilding Industry with Next-Generation Composite Technologies
Nantes, France – 20th decembre 2023 After 3 years of collaborative development, the European project FIBRE4YARDS proudly announces its results at its closure this week. This collaborative project, dedicated to the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) in shipbuilding using Industry 4.0 concepts, involves 13 partners from 6 European countries. Focused on optimizing production costs […]
ZEBRA Consortium Unveils Second Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade, Advances Sustainability in Wind Energy
Castellón, December 14th 2023 The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium today announces the successful completion of the full scale validation testing of the first recycable blade and production of the second recyclable thermoplastic blade, further advancing the wind industry’s commitment to achieving a circular economy. The second blade, measuring 77 m in length, […]
The Jules Verne Institute wins 6 new European projects and ranks 8th among all French institutions in 2022.
The Jules Verne Institute has established itself in the European research landscape and continues its progress by winning 6 new projects selected within the framework of the European Union’s Horizon Europe framework programme. Furthermore, for the first time, the Jules Verne Institute will lead a European research project as coordinating institution. The Institute ranks 8th […]
ZEBRA project achieves key milestone with production of the first prototype of its recyclable wind turbine blade
The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium is today marking a new step forward on the industry’s transition to a circular economy with the production of the first prototype of its 100% recyclable wind turbine blade. The 62m blade was made using Arkema’s Elium® resin, which is a thermoplastic resin well known for its recyclable […]
The Jules Verne Institute continues its development towards Europe with six new European granted projects
The Jules Verne Institute strengthens its position in European Research: after having submitted 19 European proposals in 2020 (9 in 2019), the institute has won six of them (two in 2019) for a budget of 1.5 million euros (0.85 M€ in 2019). Over the last three years, Jules Verne has reached out an average of 27% […]
IRT Jules Verne launches ‘ZEBRA project’ to develop 100% recyclable composite wind turbine blades with industrial partners
Wind energy, both onshore and offshore, plays a critical role in the world’s transition to carbon-free energy sources. With a product lifespan of 30 years and a wind turbine recyclability rate of 85% to 90%, the wind power industry is now looking to close the remaining gap by designing and manufacturing the first 100% recyclable […]
Alternance Manufacturing : la plateforme des inscriptions est ouverte !
Cette 6ème édition aura lieu à Nantes jeudi 30 avril 2020 et Angers (Les Ponts de Cé) mercredi 6 mai 2020.
L’IRT Jules Verne signe son 6e projet européen, SHOP4CF, dédié à la cobotique.
Fort d’un ancrage territorial affirmé en région Pays de la Loire, l’Institut de Recherche Technologique Jules Verne poursuit son développement à l’échelle européenne en montant à bord d’un 6ème projet européen, SHOP4CF, qui démarrera en janvier 2020 pour une durée de 48 mois et bénéficiera d’un budget global de 15 millions d’euros.
Le recyclage des textiles, une opportunité pour l’énergie et la mobilité du futur
La filière textiles, linge de maison, chaussures (TLC) s’est engagée dans la transition écologique en optimisant la collecte et le recyclage des vêtements usagés en plus de la relocalisation d’une partie de la production au plus près du consommateur. En effet, industriels et distributeurs s’emploient à limiter l’empreinte carbone du textile. Outre les fibres synthétiques, […]
