Explore JEC World 2026, the premier event for the composites industry showcasing advancements in large-format additive manufacturing.

Graphene, first isolated and characterized in 2004 by researchers at the University of Manchester (Manchester, U.K.) who used adhesive tape to separate graphite into individual layers of carbon, won ...

Fuel efficiency becomes a crucial motivator in the rapid development of innovative lightweight materials, as it accounts for up to 50% of direct operating expenses. In less than a generation, ...

The JEC World exhibition provided an opportunity for Ignaas Verpoest and his co-editors Stepan Lomov, Yentl Swolfs and Mahoor Mehdikhani (KU Leuven, Belgium) to present their recently published book ...

It is reported that the current annual production of composite materials in the world has exceeded 550 million tons; the annual turnover is more than $ 130 billion. Today the world’s composite market ...

Polymer materials offer cost-effective solutions in engineering, yet their limitations prompt research into nano-reinforced composites for improved performance.

Airbus, Salomon, Babolat, Etex, Syensqo and LaunchPad O&P and Billy Footwear agreements will explore and integrate rCF composites.

Reinforced polymer composites (carbon fiber, glass fiber) for wind turbines, EV batteries, hydrogen pressure vessels, solar panels; sustainable composite manufacturing; interviews with key industry ...

In the on-going commitment to reduce weight even further in automotive structures, many OEMs and suppliers are focusing on implementing the best and most cost-effective processing techniques to ...

The modern aerospace sector's rapid expansion has led to improvements in aircraft materials. Lowering expenses, lightweighting, and extending the operational life of the components in aircraft ...