Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Natural Fibers

Kia, Bcomp bring circular composites to Concept EV2 vehicle

Kia Corp.’s latest entry-level electric vehicle anticipated for launch in 2026 showcases ampliTex bio-based materials, highlighting the potential for sustainable interior solutions in everyday vehicles. 

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Thermoplastics

Lehvoss Group expands reach of compounds, structural composites portfolio

Strategic partnership with PolySource will bring Lehvoss’ high-value materials to North American customers and expand PolySource’s technical capabilities.

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Defense

BAE Systems honors Polar Technology with Gold Tier award

Quality and delivery of structural composite elements for defense helmet is highlighted in Partner 2 Win program.

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Automation

Cartken autonomous robot facilitates indoor, outdoor material handling

Cartken Hauler provides efficiency and flexibility in industrial and on-site material transportation settings through its all-terrain mobility, high payload capacity and rapid deployment.

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Sustainability

Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim

Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.

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Thermoplastics

Diehl Aviation matures recyclable composite Eco Bin

Overhead baggage compartment using only fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, metal hardware and no adhesives wins Crystal Cabin Award, supports circular aircraft interiors.

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Sustainability

Syensqo Heanor site in U.K. achieves ISCC Plus accreditation

Third-party certification adds to nine other Syensqo sites now offering renewable, recycled or mass balanced ReGen composite material.

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Sustainability

Teijin announces availability of DPP-compliant composite products

Aramid and carbon fibers will now be accompanied by Circularise’s supply chain traceability system, aligning with Europe’s ESPR environmental regulation.

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JEC Group launches JEC Forum Southeast Asia for 2026

Following its first event in Bangkok, JEC Forum Southeast Asia returns with a business-focused event in Taipei, Taiwan.

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SAMPE UK & Ireland calls for entrants to YES Seminar Competition

Postgraduate students from U.K. and Ireland universities are invited to submit entries to showcase their technical research by April 25, 2025.

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Carbon Fibers

Major League Pickleball, Toray strike sponsorship agreement

Toray, MLP’s first Asia-based partner, aims to contribute to the development of pickleball globally with its composite materials, building brand awareness and supporting R&D of future pickleball equipment.

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Airtech acquires Kimya assets, extends AM filament capabilities

Kimya’s filaments portfolio will be offered alongside Airtech’s Dahltram pellet and filament resins, adding to its LFAM and thermoplastic product line.

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