Shortlisted for Umweltpreis der Wirtschaft
June 9, 2020
Bcomp is proud to be shortlisted for the Umweltpreis der Wirtschaft 2020.
Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label
June 3, 2020
ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ sustainable lightweighting technologies become part of Solar Impulse’s #1000solutions.
Natural fibre reinforced satellite panel
May 14, 2020
Together with the European Space Agency (ESA), Bcomp Ltd has developed the first natural fibre reinforced satellite panel. The aim to make space exploration cleaner and safer, thanks to the unique versatility of Bcomp’s award-winning sustainable lightweighting technologies. The panel is a JEC Innovation Awards 2020 finalist in the Aerospace category.
Ritsumasyl record-breaking bio-composite bridge
May 7, 2020
Near Ritsumasyl in the Friesland province of the Netherlands, a record-breaking bio-composite bridge has been inaugurated early 2020. It is the first of its kind, part of the public road network and 66 metres long, 4 metres wide, and created to carry primarily cyclists but also the occasional car safely across the Van Harinxma channel. […]
Porsche Motorsport innovates with series production of bio-based composites
March 11, 2019
Porsche Motorsport demonstrates the possibilities of series production of natural fibre parts in motorsports and is nominated for a JEC Innovation Award in the Sustainability category. The project was realised together with associated partners Bcomp, Four Motors and the Fraunhofer-Anwendungszentrum HOFZET.
ampliTex™ at the London Design Biennale
September 20, 2016
Joerg Boner creates unique lamp design with ampliTex™ for the Swiss Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2016, where Switzerland wins the Jaguar Innovation Medal.
Bcomp scores again: Best @ SEF
June 10, 2016
Gold & Props for Bcomp products @ ISPO
February 10, 2016
National & International glory 2014/2015
April 10, 2015
Global ampliTex™ exposure
March 1, 2015
Recent posts
Oct 22, 2020
Racing the EGT Tesla and Building a Sustainable RacetrackIn the summer of 2018, the Electric GT Electric Production Car Series presented the very first Tesla Model S P100D race car to the public in Barcelona. The unique race car was built with a complete bodywork from Bcomp’s ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ flax fibre technologies, contributing to reducing the car’s weight by 500 kg compared to the production model. Two years later, the Electric GT race series has been temporarily put on hold and its future is open. But what happened to the first EGT Tesla race car that was built?
Oct 20, 2020
World-first sustainable alternative to carbon-fibre revealed for motorsport crash structuresFribourg, Switzerland, 2020-10-20: YCOM and Bcomp have today announced the successful crash-test of a natural fibre Front Impact Absorbing Structure (FIAS) - the first of its kind. Designed by leading advanced technologies expert YCOM and using high performance ampliTex™ flax fibres from sustainable lightweighting specialist Bcomp, it proves that natural fibres can play an important role for structural- and safety critical parts. Initial crash tests show excellent results and desired crash behaviour The test proves the concept and opens the door for structural applications of natural fibres in motorsports Benefits include lower CO2 footprint, viable end of life options, and no sharp debris
Sep 29, 2020
Porsche uses sustainable alternative to carbon fibres for Nürburgring 24h raceWith sustainability ever higher on the agenda, Porsche Motorsport launches Cayman 718 GT4 CS MR featuring a full natural fibre bodywork kit developed with Swiss firm Bcomp. The car premiered at the legendary Nürburgring 24h race on 26th-27th September and will be run by Porsche customer racing team Four Motors. Thanks to the powerRibs™ technology, the natural fibre parts cannot only match the performance of traditional monolithic carbon fibres, but also offer additional key benefits: Sustainability: 75% lower CO2 footprint and viable end of life options Cost reduction: up to 30% lower material cost Safety: ductile crash behaviour without sharp shattering