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A Dutch company has developed technology to make translucent composite laminates. These can have a high gloss gelcoat with a similar daytime look as normal gelcoated surfaces. During nighttime led light can shine through the material. This enables composite structures like facades, bridge elements and interior design element to be enhanced with additional built-in lightning and to create landmark designs.The Dutch company is interested in technical/commercial agreements with technical assistance

Full description

The Dutch company is specialized in the design, engineering and production of glass fibre reinforced composite components with a special focus on large components, like facades for buildings and side elements for bridges.
A Dutch company has developed technology to make translucent composite laminates. These have a high gloss gelcoat with a similar daytime look as normal gelcoated surfaces. During nighttime an array of build in leds can shine through the material. This enables composite structures like facades and bridge elements to be enhanced with additional built-in lightning and to create special landmarks with a high visual impact. Also smaller products for e.g. the wellness sector and special industrial applications can be enhanced with this technology and be made more attractive.

Innovative Aspects

The company has done extensive research and developed a specific laminate with glass fibre, resin en gelcoats and integrated LED lightning to create this special effect. By using robot technology the light diffusion is very homogeneous. The panels feature a high gloss covering gelcoat during daytime and are LED transparent during the night.

Partner expertise sought:

- Type of partner sought: industry.

- Specific area of activity of the partner: architects and designers, building and construction companies, developers of real estate.

- Task to be performed by the partner sought: implementation of the proposed technology; in case of a commercial agreement the Dutch partner will provide technical consultancy.