We are delighted to see that the use of basalt volcanic rock composite fiber has been included in the construction specifications of the 36th America's Cup AC75 Class Yacht. The AC75 Class Yacht is a 75 foot high performance monohull that will "permit technological development to spearhead the development of sailing and maintain the America’s Cup as the world’s premier … [Read more...]
Rossignol uses basalt fiber to enhance power and stability while removing vibrations
Rossignol is using basalt fibers as a construction reinforcement in their skis and snowboards. As quoted from Rossignol's website ... "stronger and lighter than fiberglass and with more elasticity than carbon, BASALT fibers enhance power and stability while removing vibrations." Also used in Rossignol's snowboard laminate, basalt is stronger and lighter in weight … [Read more...]
Basalt fiber sailing boat nominated for JEF Innovation Award
LOOP 650: A sustainable cradle-to-cradle composite sailing boat built with Filava™ basalt fiber has been nominated for a JEC Innovation Award. Recognizing innovations in the composite industry. GS4C Sustainable Solutions is building a 100% recyclable sailing yacht, designed to race in the 2019 Mini-Transat, a single handed race across the Atlantic ocean. The boat will be … [Read more...]
Prof Trudy Kriven’s ceramics include basalt fiber reinforcement
Recently Professor Trudy Kriven was interviewed by Paul Wood, staff writer for The News-Gazette. Professor Waltraud (Trudy) Kriven, from the University of Illinois' Department of Materials Science and Engineering and also CEO of KeanTech LLC is working to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions and waste by creating versatile ceramic products at room temperature instead of in … [Read more...]
Basalt fiber in Star Rod Plasma Jigging Series
Always ahead of the curve, Star Rods was one of the first manufacturers in the world to create fishing rods using basalt fiber. Basalt fiber used in conjunction with Duratech technology gives Plasma jigging rods the most advanced performance to date. Star Rods Plasma Jigging Series from FishbuzzTV on Vimeo. Basalt is a naturally occurring volcanic rock found throughout … [Read more...]