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Saturday 11/23/2024

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In our Innosuisse-funded project, we are developing test methods that take precisely these aspects into account. In this lecture, we will present the results and insights into the climbing-specific performance of BioResin compared to PU resin for the first time.

Sustainability, Climbing & bouldering, Presentation

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