Composites

Composites are materials made from (at least) two materials with different properties, which constitute matrix and reinforcement. The most common matrices are polymers, and to reinforce composites are used synthetic and natural fibers. Composites posses unique properties, which exceed the properties of the raw materials. Composites are used e.g. in transportation, construction and medicine.

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The diversity of composites solutions from KraussMaffei

KraussMaffei will be presenting a wide range of exhibits from the various composites technologies at the JEC trade fair.

JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024: the finalists line up revealed

Annually, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognize successful initiatives and collaborative efforts within the composites industry.

Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June

Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry

ENGEL, JEC World 2025

The Leading International Composites Show

JEC World 2024

Circular economy - Taiwan is already doing it

At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.

Cycom EP2190 enters NCAMP accelerating aerospace qualification

Syensqo’s Cycom EP2190 epoxy prepreg has been added to the NCAMP database, providing standardized qualification datasets and documentation that can reduce time and cost for aerospace programs.

DOMO Chemicals previews polyamide innovations for K 2025

At K 2025, DOMO Chemicals will present new polyamide developments across circularity, lightweighting, flame-retardant E&E and water-contact applications, with highlights including an automotive dissolution-recycling pilot with Audi and Fraunhofer IVV and new Technyl and Domamid grades.

JEC Forum Central Europe: the composites ecosystem at the heart of Europe

The first JEC Forum Central Europe convened 217 participants from 23 countries in Krakow on 17–18 September 2025, generating 585 business meetings and 979 leads. Exhibitors and speakers highlighted market dynamics, resilience strategies and technical innovations.

Envalior to debut at K 2025 with materials and services

Envalior will present engineering materials, sustainability initiatives and development services at K 2025 in Hall 6, Booth B11. The showcase spans mobility, electrical and electronics, and consumer goods, with new PBT, PA and TPC solutions and an expanded portfolio of bio- and recycled-based grades.

Xenia introduces ST Upgrade for impact-toughened composites

Xenia has unveiled ST Upgrade, a technology that increases the impact resistance of its fibre-reinforced thermoplastic materials by an average of 60 percent and raises elongation at break by 40 percent. The option is available across selected Xecarb, Xeglass, Xebrid and Xegreen formulations.

Skyroot Aerospace adopts Siemens Xcelerator for digital transformation

Skyroot Aerospace, a private Indian space launch company, has implemented Siemens Xcelerator’s Polarion software to streamline its software development and support its mission of affordable, on-demand spaceflight.

Aimplas develops sustainable flame-retardant coatings and composites

Aimplas is working on two projects funded by the Valencian Institute for Competitiveness and Innovation, with support from the European Regional Development Fund, to sustainably develop new flame-retardant coatings and composite materials.