At The Light Rebar Company innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that technology can and should contribute to the safety of people, the protection of resources and the efficiency of operations – both in construction and in the fisheries sector.

It is in this context that we present two of our most important innovation projects: the development of the sensorized GFRP Braided Composite Rebar and the iFishing project, both of which have a direct impact on the sustainability and technical performance of the industries involved.

Sensorized GFRP Rod: Intelligent Monitoring of Structures

A The Light Rebar Company is developing a GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) Braided Composite Rebar with integrated sensors designed to monitor the condition of structures such as bridges, buildings or industrial infrastructures.

With this sensorized Braided Composite Rebar you can:

• Detect structural variations or anomalies early
• Trigger automatic alerts when predefined limits are exceeded
• Ensuring greater structural safety and failure prevention
• Reduce maintenance costs with continuous, non-intrusive monitoring
• Protecting human lives and heritage

This technology represents a major advance in the field of intelligent structural engineering reinforcing the vision of The Light Rebar Company as a benchmark in technical solutions with advanced composites.

iFishing Project: Intelligent and Sustainable Fishing Gear

In parallel, The Light Rebar Company is involved in the development of the iFishing project in collaboration with local fishermen. This project aims to create intelligent fishing gear capable of:

• Monitor water conditions (temperature, salinity, among other data)
• Precisely locate nets and traps
• Detect captured content before collection

Benefits for the industry:

• Reduced operating costs with fewer exploratory trips
• Less environmental impact avoiding loss of equipment
• Better management of fishing resources
• Direct support for sustainability and innovation in the fisheries sector

This joint effort between technology and traditional maritime knowledge translates into more efficient, intelligent and responsible fishing.

Innovation Made in Portugal

These two projects reflect the commitment of The Light Rebar Company to the development of technological solutions applied to the real world with a positive impact on structural safety industrial efficiency and environmental protection.

If you are looking for cutting-edge solutions based on Braided Composite Rebar, whether it’s smart monitoring or sustainable technologies, talk to us. We’re ready to collaborate.