Maricell, an Italian manufacturer specialized in core materials for composites with more than 40 years of experience, has announced its participation in JEC World 2026. This is one of the most important global events dedicated to composite materials, which will take place from 10 to 12 March 2026 in Paris. The company plans to present the latest results on the mechanical properties of its MYcell structural foam and to review the most demanding applications in high-performance sports where this material acts as a key structural component.
At the next edition of the trade fair, Maricell will be present in hall 5 at booth K20. The company is also preparing a technical session entitled "Maricell: top-tier core in competitive sports". The presentation will take place on Thursday, 12 March at 11:30 a.m. in the Agora 5 area (hall 5). The session program will cover current data on the mechanical performance of MYcell and a review of the latest ambitious applications of this structural foam in projects with a high level of engineering requirements.
MYcell structural foam in high-performance applications
MYcell is a structural core material designed as a highly versatile solution aimed at multiple application sectors. The manufacturer cites subsea and marine applications, aerospace and high-performance sports as key fields of use. The common denominator of these applications is the need to combine low weight with high mechanical strength and structural reliability under high load conditions.
According to Maricell, the combination of material adaptability and its mechanical parameters makes MYcell a suitable core for composite structures designed to operate in intensive service environments. In its communication, the company describes this foam as a solution predisposed for applications in which the structure must meet the most competitive challenges in the field of composite materials while maintaining control over weight and stiffness.
High-performance sports as a test bed for core material
Maricell indicates that applications in high-performance sports represent a particularly demanding verification field for MYcell. Examples include bobsleighs, canoes, skis, surfboards and catamarans. Each of these disciplines is treated as an extreme test environment, where it is crucial to simultaneously meet the requirements concerning low weight, strength and structural reliability of composite components.
In such applications, structural foam acts as a core in laminates with complex geometries and a high level of dynamic loading. Maricell emphasizes that in these conditions MYcell functions as a top-class core material, capable of delivering high performance even under the most demanding structural loading profiles. During the technical session at JEC World 2026, case studies will be presented to illustrate the material's ability to meet increasingly stringent design criteria in high-performance sports.
Scope of the presentation at JEC World 2026
The announced technical session will include updates on the mechanical performance of MYcell foam. Information on the latest applications in highly competitive sports will also be provided, including case studies showing how the material responds to growing structural demands placed on composite structures. The event is intended for engineers, designers and end users interested in the selection and validation of core materials in applications where the mass-to-strength ratio and stability of service properties are crucial.
The communication highlights that advanced sports disciplines such as bobsleigh, canoeing, skiing and sailing require structural performance parameters that do not allow compromises between weight, mechanical strength and structural reliability. Operating conditions in these areas create a reference environment for assessing the effectiveness of core materials used in composites.
Manufacturer's perspective
The importance of high-performance sports applications for the development of MYcell was emphasized by Massimiliano Demenego Della Mora, chief executive officer of Maricell. He pointed out that participation in JEC World 2026 will be an opportunity to present the role of the foam as a benchmark in applications with the highest level of requirements.
"Our presence at JEC World 2026 will be an opportunity to demonstrate that MYcell has now become a benchmark in highly competitive sports applications. The performance required by disciplines such as bobsleigh, canoeing, skiing and sailing is extreme and allows for no compromise; lightness, mechanical strength and structural reliability must coexist at the highest level," said Massimiliano Demenego Della Mora, chief executive officer of Maricell. "The results we are presenting in Paris are testament to the tireless work of our R&D team and Maricell's ability to support the most ambitious partners in developing increasingly high-performance composite solutions."
