{"id":390227,"date":"2026-04-27T13:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/?p=390227"},"modified":"2026-04-27T13:44:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:44:35","slug":"gdes-wind-presenta-en-windeurope-2026-sus-soluciones-avanzadas-para-la-extension-de-la-vida-util-y-reciclaje-de-palas-eolicas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/en\/blog\/2026\/04\/27\/gdes-wind-presenta-en-windeurope-2026-sus-soluciones-avanzadas-para-la-extension-de-la-vida-util-y-reciclaje-de-palas-eolicas\/","title":{"rendered":"GDES Wind showcases its advanced solutions for wind blade lifetime extension and recycling at WindEurope 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WindEurope 2026 brought together more than 16,000 professionals from the European wind energy sector in Madrid, with GDES Wind hosting a strong presence at the heart of the event, sharing its vision on innovation, advanced maintenance, and circular economy applied to wind assets.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Over the three-day exhibition, the GDES Wind booth became a key meeting point for clients, partners, and industry experts interested in exploring the true potential of specialized wind blade repair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Technology applied to blade inspection and repair<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>One of the main highlights at the GDES Wind stand (H38, Hall 10) was its robotic internal blade inspection system\u2014an integrated solution combining cloud-based technology, technical management software, and an advanced crawler system. This approach enables both remote and on-site operations while generating real-time records and preliminary reports.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, diagnostic accuracy and traceability are significantly enhanced, while operational efficiency and execution timelines for technical crews are optimized\u2014by up to 50%\u2014through immediate data capture and agile decision-making during inspection activities.<\/p>\n<p>This technology clearly demonstrates how innovation can transform wind turbine maintenance processes by reducing risks, costs, and intervention times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3217\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-390228\" src=\"https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-13.10.16.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-13.10.16.jpeg 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as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repair of carbon spar fractures<\/li>\n<li>Reconstruction of large material losses<\/li>\n<li>Tip fracture repairs<\/li>\n<li>Structural shell repairs<\/li>\n<li>Recovery of out-of-service blades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As explained by Sergio Mart\u00ednez, engineer within the GDES Wind technical team, <em>\u201cin many cases, blades considered irreparable can be brought back into operation thanks to specialized repair techniques, delivering technical, economic, and environmental value.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>GDES Wind\u2019s participation in WindEurope 2026 reinforces its positioning as a specialist in advanced wind blade repair, fully aligned with the wind sector\u2019s shared goals of sustainability, waste reduction, and cost optimization across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>At GDES, we are proud to actively participate in events like this, which foster dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among national and international companies and institutions, while also supporting business development and commercial activity across the sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-390233\" src=\"https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WindEurope6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WindEurope6-1.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WindEurope6-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WindEurope6-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WindEurope6-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gdes.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/WindEurope6-1-1536x1157.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sorry, this entry is only available in 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