Composite materials are essential for innovation in the transportation, aerospace, defense and industrial sectors. Here at MICHELIN ResiCare, we develop cutting-edge resin technologies that offer high performance, sustainability and regulatory compliance in challenging environments.
In addition to material strength, modern composite applications require resins that can reliably withstand thermal, mechanical, and chemical stress while minimizing exposure to hazardous substances. Therefore, resin selection is a critical factor in product performance and long-term industrial viability.
The Role of Resins in Composites
Resins act as the matrix that binds together reinforcement fibers, such as carbon, glass or aramid, while transmitting mechanical loads throughout the composite structure. This role is fundamental to ensuring:
Structural integrity and durability
Chemical resistance and insulation
Tailored properties for tensile strength, flexibility, and thermal resistance
The resin formulation directly influences the composite's behavior under real-world operating conditions by controlling the interface between fibers and matrix.
Why Choose MICHELIN ResiCare?
With resin solutions designed to replace traditional phenolic and petrochemical systems, MICHELIN ResiCare is preparing a new generation of composite materials. Our resins are:
Free of SVHCs, styrene, formaldehyde, bisphenols, and isocyanates
Up to 100% biobased for sustainable solutions
Compatible with major composite processes, including:
Compression molding
Contact lamination
Infusion molding
Prepreg molding
Our Araminolic resin technology provides intrinsic thermal, fire, and mechanical resistance, meeting stringent safety and regulatory requirements across industries. This allows manufacturers to maintain performance standards and anticipate future regulatory constraints.
Explore Our Composite Solutions
To help you find the right solution, we’ve organized our composite offerings into three specialized areas:
High-Performance Prepreg Resins for Composite Manufacturing
High-performance resins for pre-impregnated fibers used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.Carbon/Carbon Composites for Extreme Performance
Resins for extreme environments, delivering thermal resistance and mechanical strength for aerospace and defense.Ablative Resin Solutions for Thermal Protection
Advanced ablative resins for thermal protection in aerospace and high-temperature applications.
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composite materials
They act as the matrix binding reinforcement fibers (carbon, glass, flax fiber) together, transmitting mechanical loads and determining structural/thermal properties.
They are free of SVHCs, styrene, and formaldehyde, can reach 100% biobased content, and are compatible with all major manufacturing processes.
A proprietary technology offering intrinsic thermal, fire, and mechanical resistance. It serves as a safe, regulated alternative for demanding environments.
Transportation, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors—anywhere materials face high mechanical or thermal stress.
Compression molding, contact lamination, pre-impregnated molding and autoclave. The range is designed for process versatility.
1. Prepreg solutions; 2. Carbon/carbon composites for extreme environments; 3. Ablation materials for high-temperature thermal protection.
Yes. The elimination of SVHCs and substances of concern is a core design choice, positioning the range ahead of global regulatory shifts.