Expert Lecture Spotlight | Prof. Pascal Hubert
Sustainable Manufacturing of Composite Materials
As the demand for composite materials grows across aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and consumer products, so too does the urgency to develop sustainable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
In this insightful lecture, Prof. Pascal Hubert addresses the environmental and economic challenges posed by conventional composite manufacturing processes—particularly those involving high energy consumption, material waste, and labor-intensive operations.
Key challenges include:
Multi-step processes with high energy demands for heating, pressurizing, and curing
Significant raw material waste during layup, preforming, and final trimming
Increased costs and environmental impact from repairs or rejected parts due to defects
Prof. Hubert presents cutting-edge research aimed at addressing these issues through:
New material systems and processing techniques
Innovative design tools that integrate sustainability from the start
Concrete examples of material and energy waste reduction in real manufacturing scenarios
The goal? A new generation of sustainable composite manufacturing processes that can meet the production scale and cost targets of industries like aerospace and automotive—without compromising environmental responsibility.
Now available on the cdmHUB YouTube channel as part of the Global Composites Expert Webinar Series.
