#Composites

2020-07-08

Extremely durable ceramics by Kordsa, beyond your coffee cup

Ceramic matrix composites are gaining increasing attention as a mainstream material option for high temperature components especially in the aerospace. Kordsa, shapes the ceramic matrix composites market with its high quality and innovative ceramic fabrics & prepregs.

Ceramics, known for their incredible strength and superior heat resistance, have many uses in daily life from pottery and bricks, to gas turbine engines and dentistry. The article by Mary P. Shafer, General Manager of Fabric Development Inc in the Reinforcer describes the increasing use of CMC’s in various industries. Briefly, CMC materials, especially oxide-oxide composites, can substitute metallic components in high temperature environments bringing advantages in terms of weight reduction, increase in thermal ef?ciency, prolonged service lifetime and reduced maintenance cost.

Reinforcement leader Kordsa, recently has expanded its CMC capabilities with the acquisition of Fabric Development Inc (FDI), Textile Products Inc (TPI) and Axiom Materials. FDI is currently supporting the aircraft insulation activities while TPI is a leader in weaving fabrics for CMCs and is the sole source for the Passport engine program. Axiom Materials is one of the leading manufacturer of oxide-oxide prepregs. Its High Temperature Composites Center will be the only one of its kind to support this growing market.

For more details on CMCs and Kordsa’s capabilities please read: “Ceramics-Beyond Your Coffee Cup” by Mary P. Shafer General Manager of FDI.

https://www.reinforcer.com/en/category/detail/Ceramics-Beyond-Your-Coffee-Cup/99/1506/0

Kordsa showcases sustainability and innovation-driven solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025

Kordsa, a global player in advanced material technologies, participated in Tire Technology Expo 2025, one of the leading trade fairs for the tire industry, held in Hannover, Germany. At the event, Kordsa highlighted its advancements in tire reinforcement technologies while sharing its vision of providing solutions to the global tire industry with the advantage of local production.

Kordsa recognized on CDP 2024 ‘Global A List’ for climate change and water

Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabanc? Holding, has been recognized on the 2024 Global A List of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), one of the world’s most prestigious environmental reporting platforms, for both Climate Change and Water themes. This marks the first time Kordsa has achieved an A rating in both categories.

Teijin Carbon advances sustainability leadership with EcoVadis, CDP reporting and expanding Tenax Next™ sustainable carbon fiber portfolio

As the composites industry intensifies its focus on measurable environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress, Teijin Carbon announces significant milestones that advance its position among the sector’s most sustainability-driven material suppliers. Teijin Carbon Europe achieved an EcoVadis score of 72/100 in the 2025 assessment, ranking among the top 15% of evaluated companies in its industry.

JEC World 2026 returns with an unprecedented content program

Recognized worldwide as the leading trade exhibition for composite materials and their applications, JEC World returns on March 10-12, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte as the most ambitious edition to date, in line with its motto “Pushing the limits”. As the must-attend event for the composites industry, JEC World will offer an unprecedented program, blending conferences, markets insights, technical sessions, awards, and above all, a unique experience and invaluable connections.

Barmag presents the next generation of POY production – energy-efficient and partial-automated

With POY 2.0, Barmag is introducing a completely redesigned spinning concept that takes the production of partially oriented yarn (POY) to a new level in terms of technology and economy. The solution, which was presented to a selected audience of experts for the first time at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, was met with great enthusiasm: several yarn producers worldwide immediately expressed their interest in a pilot plant.

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale‑up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale‑up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.

UNIFI® introduces Luxel™: A Linen-inspired, easy-care performance yarn

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced the launch of Luxel™, a groundbreaking yarn technology that combines the luxurious look and feel of linen with high-performance, easy-care, and textile-to-textile recycled materials.