Fiber Elements manufactures basalt fiber reinforcement structures for concrete using fully automated Tailored Fiber Placement and Robotic Wet Winding processes. Their digital workflow combines finite‑element design, AI‑optimized fiber layouts, and real‑time health monitoring to produce load‑path‑oriented, non‑corrosive reinforcement that reduces concrete volume and CO₂ emissions while being recyclable.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Construction projects rely heavily on steel reinforcement, which contributes significant CO₂ emissions, is prone to corrosion, and requires extensive concrete cover, increasing material usage and environmental impact.
Solution
Fiber Elements provides fully automated production of basalt fiber reinforcement structures that replace steel in concrete applications. By leveraging continuous basalt fibers, the company creates three‑dimensional, load‑path‑oriented reinforcement using Tailored Fiber Placement and Robotic Winding processes. The digital workflow incorporates finite‑element design, AI‑driven fiber layout optimization, and real‑time health monitoring, enabling efficient, scalable manufacturing. Basalt’s natural durability eliminates corrosion, reduces required concrete cover, and lowers overall CO₂ emissions, while the resulting components are recyclable and compatible with existing construction practices.
Target Audience
Primary customers are construction firms, concrete manufacturers, and infrastructure developers seeking sustainable, high‑performance reinforcement solutions for buildings, bridges, and civil engineering projects.
Features
- Continuous basalt fiber rebars and non‑crimp fabrics produced via fully automated Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP) and Robotic Wet Winding (RW) technologies
- AI‑optimized fiber layouts and component topology based on finite‑element analysis for load‑path‑oriented reinforcement
- Real‑time product health monitoring and predictive maintenance integrated into the production line
- Seamless digital workflow from design to manufacturing, reducing manual labor and production time
- High mechanical strength and chemical resilience of basalt fibers, providing non‑corrosive reinforcement
- Ability to reduce concrete cover and overall concrete volume, cutting cumulative CO₂ emissions by up to 70%
- Recyclable basalt‑reinforced concrete components supporting circular material use