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Revolutionizing Wind Energy: Introducing the Gurit98m Open-Source Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Model
A Game-Changer for the Industry
As demand for renewable energy grows, so does the need for more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable wind turbine technology. Yet, designing and optimizing blades remains complex and resource-intensive. Developed in partnership with Aalborg University, a leader in composite structure and wind turbine blade engineering, the Gurit98m simplifies this process. The model is publicly available and empowers engineers, researchers, and manufacturers to push forward innovation in structural optimization—reinforcing Gurit’s leadership in materials and blade design.
Optimized for Performance, Cost, and Sustainability
- Sustainability at the Core – Transition from balsa wood to recyclable PET enhances environmental performance
- Cost-Effective Innovation – A design strategy with potential to significantly lower costs
- Smart Structural Design – Key structural drivers handled efficiently
Why It Matters to you
The Gurit98m enables users to improve sustainability by integrating recyclable materials, streamline offshore wind blade design for better efficiency, and accelerate innovation through open-source collaboration. It’s a valuable tool for those looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving renewable energy landscape.
Get Involved
Available in Abaqus and ANSYS formats, the Gurit98m is easy to integrate into your R&D projects. We’re already using it to drive innovation in-house, including enhancements to our OptiCore platform—and we invite you to do the same.
Together, let’s build a more efficient and sustainable future.
The Shearwater catamaran is one of the UK’s most enduring and technically progressive multihull classes. First designed in 1956, the Shearwater celebrates its 70th year as a class, from cold-moulded timber to today’s full carbon, foam-cored epoxy structures.
That evolution continues with the latest Shearwater racing catamaran built by Zest Boatworks, under the direction of owner and boatbuilder Pete Jary. Built using advanced composite materials from Gurit, the boat represents the cutting edge of Shearwater design while remaining firmly rooted in the class’s rich heritage.
The unfinished boat will be on display at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 on 21-22 February, offering a rare opportunity to see the structure and materials behind a modern high-performance racing catamaran.
