Driving Novel Approaches in Composite Manufacturing

Valencia, Spain | July 22–23, 2025 — The CARBOWAVE Project held its successful 2nd Consortium Meeting in Valencia, Spain, hosted by the University of Valencia (UVEG) at the picturesque Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València. The two-day event marked an important step forward in the project’s mission to develop cost-effective, innovative composite materials using advanced microwave-based processing technologies.
Driving Novel Approaches in Composite Manufacturing

Partners from across Europe gathered to assess technical progress and set direction for the next project phase. CARBOWAVE is focused on delivering low-cost, high-performance composite solutions through novel, rapid, and energy-efficient microwave processing, targeting key industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, and construction.

During the meeting, consortium members presented advancements across several work packages:

• ⚙️ Advanced Material Development
• 🔥 Microwave Heating Treatments and Functional Coatings
• 📢 Dissemination, Communication, and Impact Pathways
• 📊 Project Coordination and Risk Management

The in-person gathering enabled strategic discussions, hands-on collaboration, and alignment around CARBOWAVE’s innovation and manufacturing goals under the Horizon Europe framework.

CARBOWAVE is powered by a strong network of academic, research, and industrial leaders working together to revolutionize composite manufacturing using microwave-enabled technologies. Project partners include:

• Bernal Institute, University of Limerick (Project Coordinator)
• German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF)
• Universidad de Valencia (UVEG)
• Marilena Radoiu, MUEGGE Group
• Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF)
• Juno Composites Ltd
• ÉireComposites Teo
• Fraunhofer IFAM

Together, they are shaping the future of affordable and innovative material solutions in Europe and beyond.