The products are designed around production problems
Smooth Technology says its development process starts with a specific manufacturing or repair issue rather than a fixed catalogue formula. The company studies the customer's materials, application method and desired result before adjusting properties such as working time, shrinkage and exothermic behaviour.
That approach is relevant to yacht builders because small differences in resin systems, mould geometry and production temperature can affect surface quality and labour time. A material that behaves well in one yard may need different handling characteristics when used in another production environment.
RadiusTech focuses on tight composite geometry
The company's RadiusTech formulations are intended for laminating fibreglass into tight curves, corners, strakes and styling lines. These areas can be difficult to wet out and finish cleanly, particularly when the mould geometry creates stress points or encourages visible print-through on the finished surface.
Reducing that rework matters in luxury-yacht construction because fairing and cosmetic correction can consume significant labour after moulding. Better first-pass results can shorten production time while helping builders maintain the smooth exterior finishes expected on premium yachts.
FairTech targets finishing and repair work
Smooth Technology's FairTech line covers fairing and repair materials for applications above and below the waterline. The company says users have reported easier sanding and faster curing in some applications, both of which can reduce the time required for finishing or correcting composite surfaces.
For owners, these materials are largely invisible, but their effect can appear in build quality and maintenance efficiency. Repair products that cure consistently and finish cleanly can help yards complete smaller structural or cosmetic jobs with less repeat work and shorter downtime.
IBEX gives the company direct access to builders
The company will exhibit in the Yachting Ventures Start-Up Pavilion at IBEX, where it expects to meet established manufacturers as well as smaller boatbuilders and repair businesses. The event is one of the main North American technical gatherings for recreational marine manufacturing.
For LYG, the story sits behind the finished yacht but directly affects how production boats are built and maintained. Materials that reduce distortion, rework and finishing time can influence construction consistency across the 12-to-24-metre market even when owners never see the chemistry involved.
Official sources: yachtingventures.co; www.ibexshow.com.
