From 10 to 12 March 2026, Schütz Composites will present its full portfolio of Cormaster honeycomb structures based on aramid paper in Paris during the JEC World trade fair (Hall 6, Booth E55). These materials are intended for demanding lightweight construction applications in aerospace, vehicle manufacturing, industry and motor sports. According to the manufacturer, production redundancy is designed to ensure high supply security and stable, consistent quality of composite materials.
Cormaster material is formed in a precise process into a cellular structure with hexagonal or over-expanded geometry. This structure provides very low weight combined with high mechanical strength and resistance to moisture, oils and aviation kerosene. The combination of these properties makes Cormaster-based solutions suitable for demanding structural tasks, particularly where reduction of component weight is crucial while maintaining stiffness and load-bearing capacity.
At JEC World, Schütz will showcase the full range of honeycomb structures, including milled and thermally formed variants, as well as sandwich panels and engineered panels. These elements are produced in multi-stage presses or, depending on application requirements, cured in large-capacity autoclaves at pressures of up to 8 bar and temperatures of up to 250°C. Sensitive prepregs are processed in an ISO Class 7 clean room, which is important especially for the manufacture of complex structural components where contamination control and process repeatability are critical.
Applications of Cormaster materials
Cormaster material is used in a wide range of load-bearing and protective structures. In aerospace, it is applied for example in structural components of aircraft cabins, where weight reduction and the required stiffness and resistance to operational factors are essential. In addition to the aerospace sector, Cormaster is also used in vehicle construction, in industrial applications and in motor sports, including components exposed to high loads with a simultaneous requirement for minimum weight.
Cormaster-based solutions are also used in high-performance maritime projects. According to the company, many parts of the racing yacht Malizia – Seaexplorer, skippered by German IMOCA sailor Boris Herrmann, are manufactured from this material. The use of aramid paper honeycomb structures in racing yacht constructions is related to the need to achieve a favorable stiffness-to-weight ratio combined with resistance to dynamic loads and environmental conditions.
Investments in composite technologies and system redundancy
Schütz reports ongoing investments in modern manufacturing technologies in the composites segment. The objective is to increase process stability and product quality in the production of honeycomb structures and composite panels. In recent years, the manufacturer has expanded its production capacities and installed new equipment at its sites, including an additional automated production line at the headquarters in Selters.
In the first quarter of 2026, a new additional press for sandwich panels was commissioned, which, according to the company, increases system redundancy in production. In parallel, Schütz is upgrading existing installations by investing in state-of-the-art sensor systems and process control solutions. This approach is intended to enable even more precise control of dimensional and quality tolerances and to implement complex process sequences with high production efficiency.
Scope of production capabilities and engineering services
The company has its own facilities for model and mould making, as well as extensive machining capabilities, including CNC machining, automated potting processes and manufacturing under clean room conditions. This allows Schütz to offer a wide range of engineering and production services tailored to the specific requirements of individual projects and customers, including the manufacture of components with a high level of geometric complexity.
According to the company, the combination of material expertise in the field of Cormaster honeycomb structures, advanced composite processing technologies and equipment such as multi-stage presses and large-capacity autoclaves enables the manufacture of a broad spectrum of sandwich constructions. This includes both standard panels and specialised engineered panels designed for specific applications in aerospace, transport, industry and high-performance sports.
Visitors to JEC World 2026 will be able to learn more about the Schütz offering from 10 to 12 March in Hall 6, at Booth E55, at the Paris Nord-Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
Cormaster honeycomb material made from aramid paper features high mechanical strength with very low weight. Photo: Schütz
