Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Project cooperationUpdated on 20 March 2025

Efficient composite manufacturing by integrating thermoplastic pultrusion and bending technology with recycled carbon fibers (rCF).

Kiyoung Kim

CEO at ILSUNG COMPOSITES Co.,Ltd.

Gumi-si, South Korea

About

Proposal Description
- Manufacturing rCF from CFRP waste by utilizing the rCF manufacturing technology possessed by ILSUNG COMPOSITES Co., Ltd.
- Development of rCF thermoplastic composite materials to facilitate rCF's entry into high value-added industries.
- Technology transfer and knowledge sharing for the localization of thermoplastic pultrusion and bending technologies developed overseas.
- Efficient and reliable production of advanced composite parts through the establishment of thermoplastic pultrusion and bending facilities utilizing rCF.

Expected Outcomes
- Localization of thermoplastic pultrusion and bending process facilities.
- Acquisition of rCF thermoplastic composites.

Anticipated Benefits of Collaborative Efforts
- Contributing to the realization of a circular economy through the application of recycled materials, with potential entry into European, North American, and Asian markets where sustainable technology is prioritized.
- Possibility of entering the global market by securing patents and technical licenses for each process.
- The rCF market is expected to grow significantly as global interest in LCA regulations and ESG management increases, and the diversification of high-performance rCF product lines is viewed as a positive factor for enhancing competitiveness in the global market.

Stage

  • Idea
  • Mature Concept
  • Continuation of existing project

Type

  • Research
  • Technical

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Organisation

ILSUNG COMPOSITES Co.,Ltd.

Company

Gumi-si, South Korea

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