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

New composites for aviation and drones on display at Envalior during JEC 2026

At JEC World 2026 in Paris, Envalior will present new Tepex and UDea thermoplastic composites for aviation, drones and hydrogen applications, offering a lightweight, recyclable alternative to thermoset composites.

ENGEL showcases series production of thermoplastic composite rotor blades

At JEC World 2026, ENGEL will present a fully automated, scalable process for series production of thermoplastic composite rotor blades for drones, based on tape-sandwich injection moulding technology. The solution combines high strength, noise reduction and recyclability.

KraussMaffei composite and additive solutions at JEC World 2026

At JEC World 2026 in Paris, KraussMaffei will present a wide portfolio of composite and additive solutions, including LFI structural components, high-temperature plastic parts, and the powerPrint Flex and powerPrint Plus systems.

Avient expands its Nymax REC recycled nylon composites portfolio

Avient launches the Nymax REC 6000 High Impact series, comprising 22 grades of impact-modified recycled nylon compounds with 42–93% post-industrial recycled content and up to 83% carbon footprint reduction compared to prime-based materials.

Schütz to present Cormaster structures at JEC World 2026

Schütz Composites will present at JEC World 2026 in Paris a broad portfolio of Cormaster honeycomb structures based on aramid paper, designed for advanced lightweight construction applications in aerospace, automotive, industry and motor sports.

Composite wings of the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone with XECARB 40-C20-3DP filament

Xenia Materials and the Fly-Mi EUROAVIA Milano student team from Politecnico di Milano have developed the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone for the UAS Challenge 2025, using 3D-printed composite moulds made from carbon fibre reinforced polycarbonate XECARB 40-C20-3DP.

Cannon presents composite technologies at JEC World 2026

The Cannon Group will showcase at JEC World 2026 in Paris integrated technologies for thermoset and thermoplastic composite processing, developed to improve production efficiency, process control and performance.

First PA66 spinning plant with EvoQuench success-fully commissioned

Chinese textile producer Shandong Nanshan Fashion Technology has commissioned the first PA66 spinning plant equipped with an EvoQuench radial quenching system, integrating microfiber yarn production into its textile value chain.