MEL Composites, a provider of technology and materials for the advanced composites industry, proudly announces its role as the supplier of materials and consumables for the revolutionary ZEN50 yacht, designed by Julien Mélot. As the exclusive supplier, MEL Composites provided all components, including carbon fabrics, vinyl ester resin, structural cores, and auxiliary elements, along with complete technical support throughout the project.

. MEL Composites collaborated closely with the yacht builders. This collaboration included preparing test laminates to ensure the expected mechanical properties, assisting in mold preparation , and developing a precise resin infusion strategy. The company's experts also directed the infusion process, ensuring superior quality and maximum effectiveness.

In addition to material supply, MEL Composites provided pre-cut cores that contributed to significant weight savings, reduced waste, and improved geometric precision. The ZEN50 catamaran, powered by zero-emission solar and wind energy, uses 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 reinforcements manufactured separately and attached afterward. This approach, besides lightening the structure, considerably 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 vinyl ester resin infused in a few hours to complete the structure. MEL Composites' technical expertise was crucial in testing all materials, validating the laminate, and ensuring that material positioning met strict requirements before the final infusion, guaranteeing a robust and lightweight vessel.