WDBSD CF®: A Sustainable Alternative for High-Performance Products Technikum Laubholz Revolutionizes Material Development with Wood-Based Carbon Fibers
Göppingen, Germany I October 7, 2024 – The opening of a state-of-the-art pilot plant at Technikum Laubholz marks the beginning of the first production phase of WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber.
WDBSD CF® represents a new generation of environmentally friendly materials that combine sustainability with solid performance. With a clear focus on ecological and economic efficiency, Technikum Laubholz is setting new standards in material and process development and making a significant contribution to sustainable change. The technology uses renewable resources from regional sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimize environmental impact.
WDBSD CF® fibers enhance the property profile of conventional carbon fibers by providing high strength and low weight while aiming to reduce the ecological footprint. WDBSD CF® carbon fibers provide a sustainable solution for industrial applications where both technological performance and environmental friendliness are required.
The introduction of WDBSD CF® sets a new benchmark in product development. The woodbased carbon fibers are characterized by high thermal resistance, electrical conductivity, and mechanical strength, making them suitable for technical applications. As a result, WDBSD CF® carbon fibers are ideal for a wide range of applications, including sports equipment, musical instruments, lightweight components for aerospace and transportation interiors, innovative structural designs, and energy storage systems.
The opening of the pilot plant for the production of WDBSD CF® marks the beginning of a new era in fiber technology. Technikum Laubholz reaffirms its position as a leader in bringing sustainable technologies to market and opens up new opportunities for technology transfer and
cross-industry collaboration.
Quotes from Key Figures:
“WDBSD CF® technology opens up new opportunities for companies to create sustainable solutions
for a wide range of products. It addresses current demands for resource efficiency, independence
from global supply chains, and substitution of fossil resources. “
Dr. Ing. Tobias Wolfinger I CEO Technikum Laubholz.
“WDBSD CF® technology significantly reduces energy consumption in fiber production while
providing excellent mechanical properties that are crucial in technical applications.”
Dr. Rolf Moors I Head of Fiber-Based Biopolymer Materials at Technikum Laubholz
“WDBSD CF® allows us to expand the property profile of carbon fibers without relying on fossil
resources. While conventional carbon fibers remain relevant, wood-based carbon fiber offers an
environmentally friendly and highly effective alternative with its thermal resistance, excellent mechanical
properties and electrical conductivity. “
Erna Nawrath I Fiber Development Specialist at Technikum Laubholz
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Julia Gackstetter I Head of Marketing
Technikum Laubholz GmbH
Email: julia.gackstetter@technikumlaubholz.de
