Switzerland s CompPair has signed a pioneering collaboration with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to integrate its HealTech regenerative composite technology into the ICN train fleet, setting new benchmarks for cost efficiency and sustainability in the rail sector.

CompPair s HealTech solution addresses this by enabling on-site repair in minutes, allowing damaged parts to regenerate to full strength without requiring new manufacturing. This innovation promises to lower maintenance costs, extend part lifetimes, cut downtime, and reduce material waste.

Our goal is to showcase how advanced materials can make a tangible economic and ecological difference in the daily operations of the rail industry, said Ama l Cohades, CEO of CompPair. We re proud to support SBB in driving innovation for more durable and sustainable transport.

The ICN refit programme, starting in 2025, will integrate HealTech through SBB s established suppliers to ensure smooth adoption. The cowcatcher has been selected as the first application, serving as a real-world demonstration of how repairable composites can transform lifecycle management in rail fleets.

Pascal Vock, Head of Research and Innovation at SBB, highlighted the project s impact: With this collaboration, we are taking a concrete step toward reducing material waste and maintenance costs while increasing the service life of key components. CompPair s solution offers an exciting opportunity to combine operational efficiency with responsible resource management.

The collaboration not only enhances the durability of critical components but also sets a new industry precedent in sustainable transport innovation. By proving its effectiveness in the ICN fleet, CompPair opens the door for wider adoption of regenerative composites across the railway network and potentially the entire transport sector.

Source: www.comppair.ch