VECTIS technology enables UNIMAT to deliver directional performance, formability, and circular material pathways at an industrial scale. James Cropper Advanced Materials has unveiled VECTIS, a proprietary aligned fibre technology platform designed to overcome one of the composites industry’s longest-standing challenges: achieving high levels of fibre alignment in discontinuous nonwoven materials at an industrial scale. While […]
At JEC World 2026, EXPO-NET® Danmark A/S (Hall 5, P78) is showcasing two products specially developed for moulders producing medium to large composite parts by vacuum infusion. The company has an established reputation as an innovative, highly technical, problem-solving producer of resin flow mesh products which improve infusion productivity and aid ‘right first time’ production […]
AFD Systems, head-quartered in Lancashire, has accessed Made Smarter funding to accelerate digital transformation for advanced engineering and manufacturing. According to AFD, innovation isn’t just about staying ahead, it’s about shaping the future of aerospace engineering, and over the past two years, that belief has been brought to life through our partnership with Made Smarter, […]
In just nine years, JEC Composites Startup Booster has established itself as a global reference for entrepreneurship in the composites industry in 2026. Over 160 entrepreneurs, startups, and university spinoffs submitted their applications, with 20 selected as finalists. On March 10, these 20 finalists will have the opportunity to present their projects before an expert […]
SHD Composites is pleased to announce further expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the commissioning of new 1500mm wide format UD prepreg and advanced film coating lines. These strategic investments, based on SHD’s internal manufacturing machine designs, enable SHD to deliver high performance composite materials at greater scale and width while maintaining the company’s renowned […]
CompoTech’s PLUS, spol. s r.o (Hall 6, G85) is exhibiting at JEC World 2026, showcasing its high-performance CFRP telescopic mast technology, alongside other components and applications that highlight the advantages of its advanced winding technology. Examples such as carbon fibre (CF) epoxy structural beams and tubes, wound aerostructures with integrated structural components, and a hydrogen […]
Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognize collaborative, innovative, and ambitious projects that showcase the potential of composite materials. Established in 1998, this leading program aims to identify, promote, and reward the most innovative composite solutions worldwide. Over the past 28 years, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards have seen more than 2,200 participating companies […]
As Glass Reinforced Plastic continues to gain traction across infrastructure, rail, utilities and marine projects, industry leaders are urging greater awareness of the standards governing its specification and performance. GRP is now widely used in handrails, walkways, fencing, structural profiles and reinforcement applications, often in high risk or corrosive environments where long term durability and […]
Joe Read has been appointed Managing Director of Biesterfeld in UK & Ireland, effective March 1, 2026. He will succeed Guy Payne, who will step into the role of a long-term advisor. Joe brings a wealth of experience from the British and European engineering polymers industry, having held senior roles in sales, commercial leadership and […]
DK Holdings Limited, the UK-based manufacturer of precision diamond tooling, has successfully maintained its ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) certifications following a recent audit by the British Assessment Bureau, part of the Amtivo Group. The continued accreditation demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to quality assurance, operational […]