#Composites

2025-02-19

DIENES showcases MultiMode®: Pioneering solutions for the development of sustainable carbon fibres at JEC World 2025

DIENES Apparatebau GmbH, a global leader in innovative fibre processing technologies, is delighted to announce its participation at JEC World 2025 in Paris. The company will present its state-of-the-art MultiMode® modular platform, a revolutionary approach to developing sustainable carbon fibres. Visitors can explore DIENES’s advanced solutions at the Baden-Württemberg International stand in hall 6 stand N82.4.

DIENES Multimode® Stabilization and Carbonization Line © 2025 DIENES

Driving Sustainability in Carbon Fibre Development

The increasing demand for sustainable carbon fibres underscores the need for innovative solutions that integrate recycling frameworks and biobased materials as alternatives to conventional polymers. DIENES is at the forefront of this movement, enabling the production and optimisation of precursor yarns for carbon fibres from renewable raw materials.

To address challenges such as varying quality of recycled feedstock and ensuring fibre performance, DIENES continuously enhances its spinning systems and production technologies. The company’s MultiMode® platform embodies this commitment, offering a dynamic, modular solution tailored to meet the needs of research and production teams.

Introducing the MultiMode® Modular Platform

At the heart of DIENES’s innovative approach is MultiMode®, a digitalised system that redefines flexibility and efficiency in carbon fibre production. Each process step is represented by an intelligent module with decentralised control, enabling:

• Customisable Configurations: Modules can be easily adapted to customer-specific requirements.

• Seamless Modularity: Units can be exchanged and rearranged with minimal programming effort.

• Data-Driven Optimisation: Continuous visualisation and recording of production parameters ensure complete process traceability and system optimisation.

The MultiMode® platform empowers research teams to seamlessly transition from laboratory-scale testing to full-scale production, fostering innovation at every stage of the development process.

Expertise in Carbon Fibre Production

DIENES Apparatebau GmbH distinguishes itself as the only supplier offering a fully integrated, modular solution for the entire carbon fibre production chain—from feedstock to precursor to finished carbon fibre. By integrating flexibility, scalability, and intelligence, the MultiMode® platform represents a holistic, Research 4.0 approach that is revolutionising the carbon fibre industry.

Shaping a Sustainable Future

“Our passion lies in designing bespoke equipment and fully engineered solutions,” said Steffen Müller-Probandt, CEO at DIENES Apparatebau GmbH. “At JEC, we’re excited to showcase how our innovations support the development of sustainable carbon fibres and empower our customers to shape a greener future.”

Meet DIENES at JEC World 2025

The DIENES team, your trusted experts in fibre processing, eagerly anticipates engaging with visitors and discussing cutting-edge advancements in carbon fibre technology. Join them at the Baden-Württemberg International stand to learn more about the Dienes transformative solutions.

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