Innovations
Natural innovator
NPSP is a natural innovator. We work with companies, universities and research institutes in a constant search for new applications and sustainable solutions.
NPSP was the first company in the Netherlands to use natural fibres such as flax, jute, hemp and coconut in addition to glass and carbon fibre. Natural fibres take less energy to produce and require fewer chemical substances to adhere to the resin. They also decompose better at the end of the product’s service life. You can recognise NPSP’s environmentally friendly composites by the Nabasco® label
Embedded electronics
Together, TNO and NPSP have developed fluorescent and sensitive composites. We can integrate electronic components during the production process via the double mould technique. LEDs are integrated into transparent resin to make products that emit light. This can be used, for example, to integrate illuminated advertising into the façade of a building or object. Sensors can also be integrated to measure pressure or detect movement. A combination of LEDs and sensors was a feature of the Colibri Play Tile
Together, TNO and NPSP have developed fluorescent and sensitive composites. We can integrate electronic components during the production process via the double mould technique. LEDs are integrated into transparent resin to make products that emit light. This can be used, for example, to integrate illuminated advertising into the façade of a building or object. Sensors can also be integrated to measure pressure or detect movement. A combination of LEDs and sensors was a feature of the Colibri Play Tile
Green mobility
Lighter materials mean direct energy savings for the transport sector and a smaller burden on the environment.
Replacing steel components in vehicles with a lighter but equally strong composite version saves significant amounts of fuel. If, in addition, natural fibre is used instead of glass fibre, the weight can be reduced by a further 30%. The specific rigidity of natural fibre composite is significantly higher than that of glass fibre composite.
Replacing steel components in vehicles with a lighter but equally strong composite version saves significant amounts of fuel. If, in addition, natural fibre is used instead of glass fibre, the weight can be reduced by a further 30%. The specific rigidity of natural fibre composite is significantly higher than that of glass fibre composite.
Bio resin
NPSP is working on developing 100% organic composites with support from the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Safety. These composites are made using natural fibres and organic resins derived from waste products of the sugar industry, natural oils or lactic acid. The biggest challenge lies in processing these resins industrially for large scale applications. According to research, the cost of organic resins and fibres already competes with conventional raw materials and it is possible to reduce the environmental impact by approximately 80%.
NPSP is working on developing 100% organic composites with support from the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Safety. These composites are made using natural fibres and organic resins derived from waste products of the sugar industry, natural oils or lactic acid. The biggest challenge lies in processing these resins industrially for large scale applications. According to research, the cost of organic resins and fibres already competes with conventional raw materials and it is possible to reduce the environmental impact by approximately 80%.
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