Biography:

Teddy Fournier, R&D Engineer at CANOE: Based in South West of France, has been an R&D Engineer specializing in renewable composites and polymers at CANOE (Composites in Aquitaine, Nanostructures Organiques) since 2013. His expertise lies in developing innovative formulations, particularly those based on thermoplastic and advancing sustainable materials and processes. His work includes managing R&D projects, creating eco-friendly industrial processes, and collaborating with partners to drive innovation in renewable composites.

About CANOE:

CANOE is an R&D center specializing in the development of composites and advanced materials. Established in 2008 by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Council, it operates across multiple sites in Pessac, Pau, and Lacq, France. CANOE collaborates with research laboratories, technical centers, and industrial companies to support sectors such as aerospace, transportation, renewable energy, sustainable chemistry, construction, and medical industries. The center offers services in polymer formulation, manufacturing processes—including additive manufacturing and surface treatment by printing—and materials testing, including non-destructive evaluation. Equipped with pilot plants, CANOE assists companies in developing innovative products and processes to meet industrial needs. It engages in both R&D contracts and collaborative national and European projects, reinvesting a significant portion of its revenue into internal research.