DENVER, January 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mallinda Inc., a pioneer in advanced polymer technology, today announced the commercial launch of Vitrimax™ Versatile Hot Melt (VHM) resin, a revolutionary vitrimer-based composite resin system that transforms how manufacturers process and recycle high-performance materials. composites. This revolutionary technology combines the superior mechanical properties of thermosets with the processing flexibility of thermoplastics, marking a significant advancement in sustainable manufacturing and, for the first time, enabling economical recyclability and reuse for high-performance composites. Mallinda aims for 100% recycling and reuse of production waste with Vitrimax™ VHM customers, and also targets end-of-life circularity programs. By being engineered at the molecular level for circularity, Vitrimax™ resins and their composites can still be profitably recycled at lower costs than their virgin inputs. Samples of Vitrimax™ VHM resin and carbon fiber composites are available for immediate purchase at mallinda.com/shop. For more information about Vitrimax™ VHM and how it can transform your manufacturing processes, visit mallinda.com or contact info@mallinda.com.
“Vitrimax VHM represents a paradigm shift in the field of composite materials,” said Philip TayntonCEO of Mallinda. “We have successfully bridged the gap between performance and durability, providing manufacturers with unprecedented flexibility in scalable manufacturing and processing while maintaining the structural integrity demanded by modern applications. »
The launch follows successful validation of commercial-scale production, with demonstrated batch consistency at the scale of a 200L reactor and qualification for manufacturing at 2.1 tonnes per batch. A one-day batch could produce 10,000 square meters of composite materials. Recognizing the transformative nature of this technology, several Fortune Global 500 companies are already collaborating with Mallinda to commercialize VHM resins according to their specific needs.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Revolutionary Vitrimer technology: a new class of polymers combining thermoset performance and ability to process thermoplastics
- Infinite recyclability: enables truly circular manufacturing with full recovery of component materials
- Manufacturing flexibility: post-cure processing capabilities with adjustable glass transition temperature
- On-site repairability: parts can be remodeled and repaired on demand, in the field
- Sustainable solution: enables economically viable separation and recycling of resin, composite fabric and embedded components, including precious metals
- Self-Healing Properties: Improved durability with stress-relieving abilities.
“The industry has long sought a solution that does not compromise between performance and durability,” said Edward TorresCEO of MTorres America, “Vitrimax VHM delivers on both fronts, providing a truly circular solution for composite manufacturing.”
This innovation addresses critical industry challenges including manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction and environmental sustainability. The technology allows manufacturers to reprocess scrap and rejected parts, significantly reducing the overall carbon footprint of their manufacturing processes while maintaining high performance standards. The product is optimized for the prepreg process and is ready for immediate application in drone, sporting goods, automotive, marine and aerospace secondary structures. The Vitrimax™ technology platform is expected to have a significant impact on wind energy, hydrogen pressure vessels and urban air mobility.
“The performance and recyclability of Mallinda’s vitrimer chemistry has been validated in several academic studies. Circularity in composites is a challenge, but Vitrimax™ chemistry is probably one of the best places to start. Said the teacher Steven Nuttdirector of the MC Gill Composites Center, University of Southern California.
About Mallinda
Mallinda Inc. is a leading global developer of Vitrimer resin systems and has identified advanced composite materials as the key emerging market for its technology. Mallinda Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
SOURCE Mallinda Inc.
