MEL COMPOSITES POWERS THE ZEN50 YACHT
WITH ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS

MEL Composites, proveedor de tecnología y materiales para la industria de los composites avanzados, anuncia con orgullo su papel como proveedor de materiales y consumibles para el revolucionario yate ZEN50, diseñado por Julien Mélot. Como proveedor exclusivo, MEL Composites suministró todos los componentes, incluidos tejidos de carbono, resina de viniléster, núcleos estructurales y elementos auxiliares, junto con un completo soporte técnico durante todo el proyecto.

MEL Composites colaboró estrechamente con los constructores de yates. Esta colaboración incluyó la preparación de laminados de prueba para garantizar las propiedades mecánicas esperadas, la asistencia en la preparación de moldes y el desarrollo de una estrategia precisa de infusión de resina. Los expertos de la empresa también dirigieron el proceso de infusión, garantizando una calidad superior y la máxima eficacia.

In addition to materials supply, MEL Composites provided pre-cut cores that contributed to significant weight savings, reduced waste, and enhanced geometric precision. The ZEN50 catamaran, powered by zero-emission solar and wind energy, utilizes high-performance carbon fiber and structural foam core materials to achieve superior sailing performance while minimizing energy consumption.

A key innovation in the construction was the integration of the outer skin, core, and inner skin in a single resin infusion process, with bulkheads and stiffeners fabricated separately and attached afterward. This approach not only results in a lighter structure but also significantly reduces production waste.

Over a three-month period, the main hull sections of the ZEN50 were meticulously assembled in the mold, with approximately 800 kg of high-performance vinylester resin infused in just a few hours to complete the structure. MEL Composites’ technical expertise was critical in testing all materials, validating the lay-up, and ensuring the infusion stack met stringent standards before the final infusion, guaranteeing a robust and lightweight vessel.

Eduardo Galofré, CEO of MEL Composites, highlighted the integral role of the company in this pioneering project.

The ZEN50 exemplifies how design and materials can work together to deliver extraordinary performance. At MEL Composites, our mission was to provide materials optimized for the lay-up and infusion processes, and to support the builders—whom we recommended—during the crucial infusion stages.

ZEN Yachts is at the forefront of zero-emission marine technology, and we are excited to see the first hull take to the water soon.

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EDUARDO GALOFRÉ

CEO, MEL COMPOSITES