Solico Engineering showcases composite collaborations and customer showpieces

Vanquish 55 Powerboat – Solico Engineering will present its engineering work package for the Vanquish 55 Powerboat. Boasting an exceptional speed of up to 70 knots, the VQ55 Sports Line is the first yacht of its size to be developed in a wind tunnel, enabling a vessel that outpaces any other yacht in its category. Solico provided the FEA optimized engineering package for the hull, deck and swimming platform, customizing the ability for Vanquish to deliver a hull per month from its composite tooling.

Leonardo Yachts Flax-Built Eagle 46 – Solico will also present a model of the Eagle 46 yacht, that has been engineered to be built using revolutionary flax materials. This sustainable marvel exemplifies Solico’s commitment to eco-friendly engineering solutions. The flax-based construction offers a green alternative without compromising on quality and performance, demonstrating the possibilities for sustainable innovation in the yachting industry.

EX-CORE® – Donkervoort Door Structure – Solico’s display of the Donkervoort door structure with side impact protection and integrated carbon fibre door hinges, demonstrates a revolutionary advancement in the future of composite materials.  Originally developed for automotive applications, EX-CORE is a versatile technology that uses syntactic foam technology to create carbon-fibre parts by using the foam core to push the carbon skins against the mould surface. Operating almost in reverse to normal composites, the process enables cored seamless composite parts that offer significant weight reduction whilst also enhancing noise reduction and structural integrity. EX-CORE has also been used for several new components in the Solico engineered Wajer Yachts range.

About Solico Engineering:
Established in 1989, Solico is Benelux’s largest composite engineering company. The company provides bespoke composite engineering and manufacturing solutions for numerous prominent clients in the Maritime, Architectural, Defence, and Industrial sectors. With a focus on the best possible design for each application, Solico’s experience, independence, and craftsmanship in composites create a synergy that results in the smartest engineering solution.