Projects & References

Selected projects, technologies and references from the professional practice of Roy Thyroff.

The overview highlights experience in warp knitting, technical textiles, machinery development, non-metallic reinforcement, carbon concrete, infrastructure, façades, precast construction, and industrial implementation. Current projects are managed and supported through rothycon. Previous professional positions and activities are listed in the linked résumé.

Some of the projects presented originate from previous professional roles and are shown as part of Roy Thyroff’s personal experience and technical background. All trademarks, image rights, project responsibilities, and related documentation remain the property of the respective companies, clients, and project partners.

Construction, Infrastructure & Non-Metallic Reinforcement

Experience from projects involving carbon concrete, textile reinforcement, and GFRP, carbon fibre, and basalt reinforcement in new construction, rehabilitation, precast concrete production, and infrastructure applications. Today, rothycon supports clients with technical assessment, project structuring, testing programmes, approval strategies, and the implementation of non-metallic reinforcement solutions.

Non-metallic reinforcement for new construction, existing structures, infrastructure, and serial production
Carbon concrete, textile grids, rebars, shaped components, short fibres, and TECBAR
Technical evaluation, testing programmes, documentation, and approval strategies
Selected project references: Naila Arch Bridge, Uelzen Sugar Silo, Starzenbach Culvert in Feldafing, Hypar Shell Magdeburg, U5 Berlin, Berlin University of the Arts, House of World Cultures Berlin, Mattensteg Zurich, HERING Platform Systems, Deutsche Bahn Cable Duct Covers, and Klaus Köhler Beton

Machinery Development & Technical Textiles

Development and contribution to specialised machinery and process solutions for technical textiles, fibre-reinforced composites, and non-metallic reinforcement. The focus was on material efficiency, automation, process reliability, and the transition to industrial-scale production.

Biaxial warp knitting machine with zero-waste weft insertion for processing carbon, glass, basalt, aramid, and other high-performance fibres
Development of carbon grid structures without unnecessary material waste
Development of a warp knitting machine for the production of webbing net structures
SITnet cargo securing net, awarded the Techtextil Innovation Award 2017
Contribution to the further development of double needle bar warp knitting machines within the COMEZ environment
Machinery and process development for technical textiles, fibre composites, and industrial applications

Warp Knitting, CAD & Digital Process Chains

Idea and Co-Development of an Early CAD System for Warp Knitting with Real Material Simulation and an Integrated Digital Process Chain
Development and co-creation of an early CAD system for warp knitting featuring real material simulation and a fully integrated digital workflow. As early as 2005, a single central dataset was used to control machines in Germany and Asia while connecting ERP systems, order processing, and cost calculation.

CAD-supported development of warp-knitted textiles with real material simulation
Central data model for product development, machine control, ERP integration, costing, and order processing
Direct machine control from CAD data in Germany and China/Asia
Collaboration within the network of Texion, EAT, LIBA, and KARL MAYER
Supervision of diploma theses and project work in warp knitting, CAD systems, and textile structure development
Training programs in warp knitting technology, fabric construction, machine technology, and digital interfaces

The detailed list of references is currently being prepared.

The reference portfolio is being expanded continuously and will gradually be published on this page as a structured overview of projects and references. This ensures that all information remains current, well organized, and transparent.