Kompozyt-Expo 2026 trade fair: a platform for composite technologies
On 7–8 October 2026, the 14th edition of the Kompozyt-Expo trade fair, one of Poland's key events dedicated to composite materials and technologies, will take place in Krakow.
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New silicone additives from Wacker for composites at JEC World 2026
At JEC World 2026, Wacker is presenting the new impact modifiers Genioperl W37 and W38 for thermosetting resins and the silicone compound Powersil Resin 710 for manufacturing components in thermal class R.
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.
Syensqo to supply advanced composites for Vertical’s VX4
Syensqo has entered a long-term partnership with Vertical Aerospace to supply composite and adhesive materials for the VX4 electric aircraft, supporting the program’s path toward certification targeted for 2028 and subsequent commercial production.
Syensqo awarded for bio-based epoxy prepreg in motorsport
Syensqo has received the Green Tech Award at the Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium for its bio-based MTM 49-3 epoxy prepreg, which combines 30% bio-sourced content with unchanged motorsport performance parameters.
Envalior wins two SPE Automotive Awards for lightweighting
Envalior received the Grand Innovation Award and 1st Place in Enabler Technology at the SPE Automotive Awards, recognizing a recyclable convertible roof cap and a hybrid composite EV battery cover developed with partners.
