Composites
Low-dielectric quartz fiber prepreg from Teijin Group’s Renegade Materials Corp. is first to achieve NCAMP certification
Teijin Limited announced today that an epoxy thermoset prepreg on quartz fabric from its carbon fiber subsidiary, Renegade Materials Corporation, is the first such material to qualify for certification by the U.S. National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP). The high-performance, low- dielectric prepreg, made by impregnating woven quartz fabric with epoxy resin, is used for aircraft radar domes (radomes.) .
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JEC Forum Southeast Asia successfully connects over 200 industry leaders
The inaugural edition of JEC Forum Southeast Asia, held on June 11-12, 2024, concluded with resounding success, bringing together over 200 participants from 23 countries for two days of focused networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. Organized by JEC in partnership with the Thai Composites Association (TCA), the event served as a valuable platform for key stakeholders in the composites industry across Southeast Asia.
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Hexcel highlights innovative composite & lightweight aerospace solutions at ILA Berlin 2024
Hexcel will demonstrate its latest aerospace solutions at ILA Berlin on June 5-9. At Hall 2, Stand 120, Hexcel will showcase its broad range of high-performance advanced lightweight composite materials for the Commercial Aerospace and Space & Defense markets and present customer components that highlight the performance and processing benefits of Hexcel technology.
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Chemovator invests in Detroit-based startup Heartland rethinking plastics using natural fiber reinforcements
Chemovator, the business incubator and early-stage investor of BASF, has successfully finalized an investment in Heartland. The Detroit-based startup is a frontrunner in the production of natural fiber plastic additives, and the latest addition to Chemovator's external-facing Elevate program.
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JEC is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Lucintel, a premier market research and management consulting firm, to introduce Lucintel’s Analytics Dashboard.
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With Jan Karnath, Reifenhäuser is bringing the fourth generation and new skills into the family business
Jan Karnath (39), a nephew of Bernd Reifenhäuser (CEO) and Ulrich Reifenhäuser (CSO), is the first representative of the fourth generation to join the operational business of the Reifenhäuser Group.
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JEC announces new business meetings event for the composites industry in Central Europe
JEC and Targi w Krakowie Ltd. (Trade Fairs in Krakow), are thrilled to announce the launch of a new event, JEC Forum Central Europe, dedicated to bringing together suppliers and buyers from the region. The inaugural event will take place in Krakow, Poland, on September 17-18, 2025.
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Exciting prospects for composites
Interview with Lovis Kneisel, CEO of FUSE, about an alpine ski made from hemp-based composites
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REV Technologies for electric vehicles debuts at Tire Technology Expo
Kordsa, a global player in the tire, construction reinforcement, composite technologies and compounding, took part in one of the world's premier tire technology fairs, Tire Technology Expo 2024, held in Hannover, Germany. At the fair, Kordsa unveiled its new brand, REV Technologies, aimed at the electric vehicle market, solidifying its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable mobility.
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Extending the success of business meetings events to Bangkok
Following the success of business meetings events in the DACH region and Italy over the past years, JEC is proud to announce the inaugural edition of JEC Forum Southeast Asia, in partnership with the Thai Composites Association. It is set to take place in Bangkok on June 11 and 12, 2024. This event aims to replicate the achievements of its predecessors by bringing together key stakeholders from the composites industry for two days of networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
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Waiting for an upwind
Hagen Lotzmann and Martin Legner from the KARL MAYER GROUP, together with Ulrike Schlenker, take a look at JEC World 2024 and the mood in the composites industry
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Composites
First thermoplastic composite structure demonstrator
Hexcel and Arkema achieve a groundbreaking milestone in the field of aeronautical structures with the realization of a first thermoplastic composite structure demonstrator at JEC 2024. This achievement stems from the strategic partnership between Hexcel and Arkema.
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Autoneum expands its presence in the Asian growth markets China and India
Autoneum is expanding its production capacities in Asia with two new plants in Changchun in the Chinese province of Jilin and Pune in Western India. The expansion is in line with the Company’s strategic focus on future profitable growth with a special emphasis on Asian growth markets.
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Kordsa showcased advanced composite technologies at JEC World 2024
Kordsa, one of the world's leading companies in advanced materials, showcased its presence at JEC World 2024 in Paris, the Composite Technologies Exhibition held from March 5 to 7. At this prestigious gathering that brings together all facets of the composite material sector, Kordsa shared the latest innovations in composite technologies with attendees.
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Machine premiere and new business potential
The technical textiles sector offers lucrative opportunities for specialized manufacturers, but also for conventional textile companies that want to diversify. The KARL MAYER GROUP will be demonstrating how this promising potential can be exploited with its presence at the upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME.
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20 years of success: Wolfgang Tenbusch celebrates anniversary as President of Albaad Europe
Wolfgang Tenbusch, President of Albaad Europe, celebrates a special anniversary today: he has been the driving force behind the success of the wet wipes and moist toilet tissue manufacturer for 20 years. During this time, the company's annual turnover has increased tenfold and the number of employees has increased almost ninefold under Tenbusch.
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Precision at the Forefront: Groz-Beckert at ITMA Asia 2024
As ITMA Asia 2024 approaches, Groz-Beckert is set to unveil a range of cutting-edge innovations in textile machinery components. From October 14-18, 2024, visitors can expect a showcase of the company’s latest developments in knitting, weaving, nonwovens, tufting, sewing, and spinning at Hall 4, Booth C04. With a focus on precision and performance, Groz-Beckert’s offerings align with the growing demand for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in textile production.
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