DENVER, January 3, 2025 — Mallinda Inc., a leader in advanced polymer technology, today announced the commercial availability of Vitrimax™ Versatile Hot Melt (VHM) Resin. This innovative vitrimer-based composite resin system revolutionizes high-performance composite processing and recycling. This technology uniquely blends the superior mechanical properties of thermosets with the processing ease of thermoplastics, significantly advancing sustainable manufacturing and, for the first time, enabling cost-effective recyclability and reuse of high-performance composites. Mallinda aims for 100% recycling and reuse of production scrap from Vitrimax™ VHM customers, and also targets end-of-life circularity programs. Thanks to its molecular design for circularity, Vitrimax™ resins and their composites are always profitably recycled at a lower cost than virgin materials. Vitrimax™ VHM Resin and carbon fiber composite samples are available now at . For more information on Vitrimax™ VHM and its impact on manufacturing processes, visit mallinda.com or contact .
“Vitrimax VHM signifies a transformative moment in composite materials,” stated Philip Taynton, Mallinda’s CEO. “We’ve successfully combined high performance with sustainability, providing manufacturers with unparalleled flexibility in scalable manufacturing and processing while maintaining the structural integrity needed for modern applications.”
This launch follows successful commercial-scale production validation, demonstrating consistent batches at a 200L reactor scale and qualification for 2.1-ton batch manufacturing. A single day’s batch could yield 10,000 square meters of composite materials. Recognizing this technology’s transformative potential, several Fortune Global 500 companies are already collaborating with Mallinda to adapt VHM resins to their specific needs.
Key Features and Advantages:
- Groundbreaking Vitrimer Technology: A new polymer category combining thermoset performance with thermoplastic processing ease.
- Infinite Recyclability: Enables truly circular manufacturing with complete material recovery.
- Manufacturing Versatility: Post-cure processing capabilities with adjustable glass transition temperature.
- On-site Reparability: Components can be reshaped and repaired as needed, in the field.
- Sustainable Solution: Allows economically feasible separation and recycling of resin, composite fabric, and integrated components, including precious metals.
- Self-Healing Properties: Increased durability via stress-relief capabilities.
“The industry has long sought a solution that doesn’t compromise performance or sustainability,” said Eduardo Torres, CEO, MTorres America, “Vitrimax VHM achieves both, providing a truly circular solution for composite manufacturing.”
This innovation addresses key industry challenges, including manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental responsibility. The technology lets manufacturers reprocess scrap and rejected parts, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of their manufacturing while maintaining high-performance standards. The product is optimized for the prepreg process and is ready for immediate use in UAVs, sporting goods, automotive, marine, and aerospace secondary structures. The Vitrimax™ technology platform is poised to significantly impact wind energy, hydrogen pressure vessels, and urban air mobility.
“The performance and recyclability of Mallinda’s vitrimer chemistry have been verified in numerous academic studies. Achieving circularity in composites is difficult, but the Vitrimax™ chemistry is arguably one of the most promising starting points.” Commented Professor Steven Nutt, Director of M.C. 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 leading emerging market for its technology. Mallinda Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.