Composites
FLYING WHALES selects HEXCEL for the supply of composites materials for its LCA60T AIRSHIP
In order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, FLYING WHALES (FLWH) and HEXCEL are collaborating on an exciting project to develop the most adapted solutions for airship structures.
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KONGSBERG and HEXCEL sign a long-term partnership agreement
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG) and HEXCEL Corporation (HEXCEL) have signed a long-term partnership agreement at the Paris Air Show for the supply of HexWeb® engineered honeycombs and HexPly® prepregs for KONGSBERG’s strategic production programs over a five-year period.
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Hexcel presents lightweight aerospace composite innovations at 55th International Paris Air Show
Hexcel Corporation [NYSE: HXL] will demonstrate its latest developments for the Aerospace markets at the Paris Air Show 2025, Le Bourget, Paris, 16 – 22 June 2025.
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Impact resistance meets thermal insulation lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries
Lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries - Autoneum’s new impact protection plate, made from thermoplastic composite material, shields the battery of electric vehicles from impact, fire and corrosion.
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HEAD launches more sustainable(1) BOOM RAW racquet on Earth Day by using Toray’s bio-circular carbon fibers
HEAD continues to innovate with the launch of the BOOM RAW tennis racquet, an encouraging development in the search for a more sustainable future for racquet sports. All of the carbon fibers are bio-circular carbon fibers in the limited-edition and highly innovative BOOM RAW racquet, which offers the same explosive power - along with the same fun, feel and easy playability - as the regular, in-line BOOM racquet. The bio-circular carbon fibers are manufactured by Toray and its subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe.
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Launch of the first JEC Forum Middle East
JEC is proud to announce the signature of a strategic collaboration agreement with the OSP and IFC Promosalons, the representative of JEC in the region. The major agreement aims to organize a series of events dedicated to Composite Materials held in Saudi Arabia for the first time in the Middle East starting in June 2025. The events will facilitate the creation of opportunities for local and international companies and accelerate the adoption of sustainable materials across multiple industries in the region.
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JEC returns to Asia with a business-focused event in Taipei, Taiwan
Building on the success of the first JEC Forum Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, JEC is expanding its regional footprint and bringing its highly curated Business Meetings-driven format to Taiwan.
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JEC World 2025: a record-breaking 60th edition driven by innovation and circularity
After 3 dynamic days of intense business interactions, expertise sharing, and knowledge exchange, the 60th edition of JEC World 2025 has reaffirmed the pivotal role of the composites industry in building a more sustainable future. Under the unifying theme “Pushing the Limits,” the event showcased the extraordinary versatility and innovation of composite materials that continue to redefine lightweighting, performance, and design possibilities for an increasing number of applications.
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Good discussions, many familiar faces at JEC World
KARL MAYER Technical Textiles once again showed its colours as a competent partner to the composites industry at JEC World from 4 to 6 March 2025 in Paris. The manufacturer of multiaxial warp knitting machines and warp knitting machines with weft insertion was able to welcome many of its regular customers and hold profitable technical discussions with them.
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Teijin Carbon showcases new eco-friendly Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm short carbon fiber at JEC World 2025
Teijin Carbon, a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber products, is presenting its latest development in sustainable materials at JEC World 2025 (hall 6, G22). New Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm is a short carbon fiber product in rice-shaped form for reinforcing thermoplastic compounds that not only offers exceptional performance characteristics but also reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and circularity.
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JEC Composites Startup Booster 2025 winners
In just eight years, JEC Composites Startup Booster has established itself as a global reference for entrepreneurship in the composites industry in 2025. Over a hundred entrepreneurs, startups, and university spin-offs submitted their applications, with 20 selected as finalists. From March 4 to 6, these finalists have the opportunity to present their projects before an expert jury on the JEC World stage.
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Hexcel and FIDAMC join forces to shape the future of composite materials
FIDAMC a leading research and technology centre in composite manufacturing, and Hexcel, a global leader in composite materials production, have announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation, research, and future development of advanced composite materials.
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JEC World 2025: Composites at the heart of sports innovation
After a groundbreaking collaboration, JEC, the global leader in promoting composite materials is partnering once again with Global Sports Week, the leading international forum for the sports ecosystem in France. The growing use of composite materials in sport is redefining performance standards. These materials offer a unique combination of lightness, strength and flexibility, enabling the manufacture of cutting-edge sports equipment. Composites are ubiquitous and are making a major contribution to the development of athletic performance.
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Ahlstrom expands its FibRoc® portfolio delivering the ultimate solution for wall liner
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, expands its FibRoc® portfolio, a platform of high-performance materials for durable applications. In addition to Flooring, Ceiling and Plasterboard the range now includes the segment of Wall Liner, offering extensive, flexible and high-performance solutions.
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Excitement builds for EDANA’s OUTLOOK™ in Budapest – Limited exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities available
EDANA is pleased to announce that preparations are well underway for OUTLOOK™ 2025! So far, hundreds of participants from more than 50 companies have signed up, confirming strong interest in this year’s edition. The exhibition area is filling up quickly: 12 booths are already sold, with just 8 remaining! The comprehensive three-day programme will explore the latest trends in AHPs, compliance and competitiveness, and dedicated sessions on wipes and start-ups, with renowned speakers and interactive formats designed to spark dialogue and collaboration.
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Magnera’s Sontara® brand wins INDA’s® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA® 25
Sontara®’s EcoRE bags, now part of the Magnera® portfolio, recently received the IDEA® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA 25, the premier global event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics. Made from cellulosic fibers, Sontara EcoRE material is certified for home composting1 and boasts exceptional strength and durability.
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