#Composites

2025-02-13

JEC World 2025: A hub for innovation in advanced manufacturing and textiles

The global composites and textile industries are set to converge at JEC World 2025, where innovation, knowledge sharing, and business development take center stage. This premier event, known for its forward-thinking approach, will feature four specialized Villages and a Live Demo Zone, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in natural fibers, manufacturing processes, and startup-driven solutions.

Spotlight on sustainable fibers

One of the key highlights of JEC World 2025 is the Natural Fibres Village, which underscores the increasing role of biobased and renewable materials in composite applications. With sustainability becoming a critical driver in the textile and composite industries, over 20 companies specializing in flax, hemp, and other natural fibers will present their latest innovations. Notable participants include ALLIANCE FOR EUROPEAN FLAX-LINEN & HEMP, BCOMP, ECO-TECHNILIN, and LIBECO, showcasing how these materials are shaping the future of eco-friendly production.

Empowering startups in composites and textiles

The Startup Village will be home to 50+ emerging companies, providing a platform for new ideas, networking, and investment opportunities. The JEC Composites Startup Booster, a renowned competition that has nurtured over 1,100 projects from 60+ countries since 2017, will take place during the event. Startups specializing in bioplastics, innovative fibers, and sustainable production methods will compete for the top spot, reinforcing the industry's commitment to greener and more efficient technologies.

Bridging education and industry needs

With composite and textile manufacturers seeking highly skilled professionals, the Campus Village will offer training and career opportunities in partnership with leading universities and research institutions such as the University of Bristol, CNRS, Politecnico di Milano, and EPFL. Through dedicated pitch sessions, students and professionals can engage with industry leaders and explore career prospects in the growing sector of advanced textiles and composites.

Boosting SME visibility

The SME Village will continue its mission to highlight the innovations of small and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring that agile, high-tech companies gain the visibility they deserve. Featuring exhibitors such as TEXFIRE TEXTILS TECNICS, SILTEXT, and YANARA TECHNOLOGIES, this space is dedicated to showcasing pioneering solutions in the composite and technical textiles markets.

Live demonstrations: A glimpse into the future

The Live Demonstration Area will offer hands-on showcases of composite parts manufacturing, featuring industry experts such as Aerovac-Composites One, Magnum Venus Products, Thermwood, McCLARIN, and Roctool. These sessions will provide attendees with an up-close look at the latest manufacturing technologies, including automated production processes and novel material applications.

As JEC World 2025 gears up for its most ambitious edition yet, the event promises to be an unmissable opportunity for professionals across the textile, composite, and advanced materials sectors to explore new technologies, sustainable practices, and business opportunities.

Join the future of composites & textiles

JEC World 2025 will take place from March 4-6 in Paris, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Whether you are looking to network, discover new materials, or witness the latest in live manufacturing, this event is set to redefine the future of advanced textiles and composites.

JEC World 2026 reveals the list of finalists for the Innovation Awards

Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognize collaborative, innovative, and ambitious projects that illustrate the potential of composite materials. Created in 1998, this benchmark program aims to identify, promote, and reward the most innovative composite solutions worldwide. In 28 years, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards have attracted more than 2,200 participating companies from around the world. A total of 269 companies and 811 associated partners have been recognized for the excellence of their innovations.

Launch of the first JEC Forum Middle East

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JEC World 2025: a record-breaking 60th edition driven by innovation and circularity

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KARL MAYER at JEC: Multiaxial reinforced CFRP pultrusion profiles are picking up speed in the mobility sector

KARL MAYER Technical Textiles will be showcasing exciting new application potentials for multiaxial non-crimp fabrics in combination with the pultrusion process at the upcoming JEC in Hall 5, Booth C 46. The advancement of the tried-and-tested pultrusion process enables the cost-efficient production of complex CFRP multi-chamber profiles, which are used in the CETROVO high-speed metro. The world's first carbon-intensive lightweight rail vehicle of this type is designed for speeds of up to 140 km/h.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

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Esquel Group adds two new extra-long staple cotton varieties approved

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Itema America acquires Palmetto Loom Reed, strengthening local manufacturing and service in the U.S.

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Reju announces site selection for French Regeneration Hub in Lacq advancing Europe’s circular textile infrastructure

Reju, the textile-to-textile regeneration company based in France, announces the site selection for an industrial sized Regeneration Hub, in Lacq, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, on the Induslacq platform. Reju, a Technip Energies owned company, is deepening its roots in France through the development of this new Regeneration Hub.

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