Materials

JEC

Composite, adhesive and core solutions focus on performance, reducing carbon footprint

JEC World 2025: Gurit celebrates 190 years with a display of its product variety — from Spabond 400, resins, prepregs and Gurit PET to BalsaFlex, Opticore and other core systems.

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Core

Diab achieves mass balance certification, introduces bio-based PVC

As part of its ISCC Plus certification, guaranteeing traceability, Diab is basing all Advanced kits on mass-balanced fossil-free PVC starting in March.

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Recycling

Wind blade recycling project presents objectives, progress

JEC World 2025: Six of the REFRESH project’s 11 partners are highlighting their efforts to build a circular and sustainable value chain for decommissioned GFRP wind blades.

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Thermoplastics

Conbility thermoplastics system installation supports TITK R&D

LATW and tape winding machine enhances TITK Rudolstadt’s ability to conduct advanced thermoplastic R&D projects, particularly for aerospace.

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Thermoplastics

V2 Group, Caracol achieve large-format 3D printed monolithic boat

Functional glass fiber-reinforced rPP catamaran offers a tangible example of 3D printing’s ability to accelerate production time, minimize material waste and manufacture quality nautical structures.

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Thermoplastics

Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite

SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.

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Carbon Fibers

Composite innovations feature automotive, water sports, UAV and consumer project versatility

JEC World 2025: Precision, performance and reliability are at the core of Cobra International’s display, involving a front end, portfolio of water sports applications, a fixed wing drone and more.

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Marine

Aimplas joins REFEST project for small fishing fleet vessel retrofit

Aimplas’ objectives considering composites for hull appendages and battery boxes add to REFEST’s core technical activities which aim to reduce emissions by up to 40% in traditional fishing vessels.

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Marine

Composites portfolio targets thermoplastics, flame-retardant solutions 

JEC World 2025: Avient showcases its portfolio of advanced composites and engineered fiber solutions, including its Hammerhead FR flame-retardant thermoplastic composite panels.

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Sustainability

Composite surfacing veils improve finish, function

JEC World 2025: James Cropper streamlines composites production through the launch of Surfacetec, improving fabrication efficiencies, part functionality and targeting sustainability.

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