Plan your exhibiting at the COMPOSITE-EXPO 2027

Don't miss your chance to book your participation in the 19th International Specialized Exhibition on Composite Materials, Composite-Expo 2027. The event will take place on March 16-18, 2027, at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center.

Now you have the opportunity to choose the best location for your booth at the 2027 exhibition, as well as to become a speaker at our business program events.

Apply to attend the exhibition.

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See you on March 16-18, 2027 in Moscow!

Report on Visiting the SAMPE China 2026 Conference and Exhibition in China

V.A. Bannikov, General Director of the Mir-Expo Exhibition Company and member of the Presidium of the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, participated in the SAMPE 2026 international forum in Beijing at the invitation of his Chinese partners.

The forum was held from June 9-12, 2026, at the CIEC International Exhibition Center.

The event, organized by the SAMPE regional office in China, showcases the achievements of Chinese and international companies and research organizations in the creation and development of innovative engineering solutions using new materials: composites, polyurethanes, and others.

The forum includes a large-scale conference with presentations by Chinese and international scientists and specialists in various fields of scientific research and the creation of new materials, as well as a large exhibition display showcasing their practical application in innovative products and technical solutions.

The conference featured 347 speakers. A total of 805 people attended the conference.

The exhibition featured 370 exhibitors from 9 countries, covering an area of 10,500 square meters.

Over 2,000 scientists and specialists attended the forum and exhibition.

Six Russian participants participated in the conference, and 13 specialists from Russia visited the exhibition.

During the discussion of possible collaboration between SAMPE China and the Composite-Expo. Polyurethanex exhibition, held annually in Moscow, the parties noted the importance and potential of cooperation between the organizers of SAMPE and Composite-Expo. Polyurethanex to promote the exchange of scientific research results and their practical application in engineering between Chinese and Russian scientists and specialists, as well as representatives from other countries.

The Russian and Chinese parties agreed on areas for further cooperation through involvement in SAMPE and Composite-Expo. The Polyurethanex exhibition will bring together Russian and Chinese scientists and specialists, facilitate the exchange of collective exhibits at upcoming exhibitions in China and Russia, and foster information partnerships to promote innovative technologies for the application of new materials in engineering practice.

The next Composite-Expo and Polyurethanex exhibitions will be held March 16-18, 2027, at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow. The SAMPE forum will be held June 1-4, 2027, at the CIEC in Beijing.

Detailed information on participation is available at https://www.composite-expo.com/, https://www.polyurethanex.com/, and https://www.sampe.org.cn/

Aerospace and defence: Toray launches fast-curing variant of 3960 prepreg system

Toray Composite Materials America has announced the launch of the 3960-FC, a fast-curing variant of the 3960 prepreg system, renowned for its high performance and strength, designed for critical aerospace and defence applications.

Toray Composite Materials America (TCMA), which manufactures and supplies the proprietary Torayca carbon fibre as well as state-of-the-art thermoset prepreg materials, has launched the 3960-FC, a prepreg system developed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains meet the growing demands for production rates in next-generation single-aisle commercial aircraft programmes, advanced air mobility platforms and new mission-critical defence systems produced in series.

“Increased pressure is being placed on material suppliers to provide a structural material solution with production rates now higher than what manufacturers have historically supported,” said Jeff Cross, principal director of defence programmes. “3960-FC accelerates manufacturing cycles while maintaining the mechanical and structural performance customers expect from our premier product, the 3960 prepreg system, by demonstrating equivalence with the material data in the 3960 NCAMP database.”

The 3960-FC offers proven mechanical properties equivalent to those listed in the NCAMP database for the 3960: high toughness, performance at high temperatures and in humid environments, tensile strength, stiffness and damage tolerance. Furthermore, it is fully compatible with a wide range of automated manufacturing technologies, including automated fibre placement (AFP) and automated tape laying (ATL), as well as traditional processing methods. Furthermore, 3960-FC allows the use of lower-temperature moulds, thereby reducing tooling costs while expanding the processing margins for vacuum bag-only (VBO) applications. 3960-FC also enables compression moulding, helping customers to further reduce cycle times and lower manufacturing costs. Unlike many accelerated-cure epoxy systems, the 3960-FC presents a low risk of exothermic reactions in thick sections. Compared with autoclave curing of the 3960, the 3960-FC reduces curing time by up to 45 per cent.

The 3960-FC is primarily intended for primary aircraft structures, medium to large drones, launch vehicles and rockets, as well as rotary-wing aircraft structures.

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Sabic launches carbon fibre-reinforced compound with 75% recycled material

Sabic, a global petrochemicals manufacturer based in Saudi Arabia, has launched its first carbon fibre-reinforced compound containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. The company’s new LNP ELCRIN DC0051RC1 compound, formulated using polycarbonate resin, contains 75% PCR.

The Saudi petrochemicals manufacturer Sabic has launched its new LNP Elcrin DC0051RC1 compound, available worldwide, which contains 75% post-consumer recycled materials (PCR). This is Sabic’s first PCR-based carbon fibre-reinforced compound. The company has developed a new formulation designed to enhance the product’s circularity while offering high-performance mechanical and flame-retardant (FR) properties, without containing chlorine or bromine. Formulated from polycarbonate resin, the LNP Elcrin DC0051RC1 compound offers high dimensional stability, a high modulus and UL94 V0 flame retardancy for thin walls of 0.8 mm, making it suitable for consumer electronics housings. Furthermore, it is lightweight and exhibits low warpage, making it equally suitable for large structural components.

“Sabic supports customers by developing new materials that enhance circularity,” said Sergi Monros, vice president, Sabic’s Specialties BU. “But we do more than incorporate recycled, upcycled or bio-based content in our specialty thermoplastics. Our formulation experts also achieve high levels of performance, aesthetics and processability. For instance, our new LNP Elcrin compound combines a high percentage of recycled content with many desirable properties. We’re committed to helping customers improve circularity without sacrificing quality.”

#composites #Sabic #CarbonFibreReinforcedCompound

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The COMPOSITE-EXPO 2027 exhibition continues to take shape

To date, the majority of companies in the composites industry have confirmed their participation and are ready to showcase their materials, equipment, and new developments at the upcoming exhibition.

Among them are companies such as AKPA Organic, BMP Technology, Glasstex, ETS Group, Carbon Studio, Kompozit-Izdeliya, ITEKMA, the Kurchatov Institute (NRC), FSUE CRISM Prometey, MegaPlast, Neva Technology, NIAGARA, Nortex, Polotsk-Steklovolokno, ROSATOM, RusChemicals Group, Saiver (Shelangery Chemical Plant), SIBUR, Tatneft-Presskompozit, Techno-Kompozit, Hiprodukt, EPITAL (Scientific and Production Center), and many others.

You can book a stand at the 19th International Specialized Exhibition for Composite Materials, Composite-Expo 2027, by submitting an application to participate.

The event will take place in Moscow on March 16–18, 2027, at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Pavilion 1, Halls 1 and 4.

A new Franco-Lebanese project on bio-based composite materials made from hemp

The GeM laboratory at the Saint-Nazaire University Institute of Technology (IUT) recently announced the launch of a new research project focusing on the design of bio-based composite materials made from hemp grown in Lebanon, using additive manufacturing technologies.

The GeM laboratory – the Institute for Research in Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the IUT de Saint-Nazaire – recently announced on LinkedIn the launch of a research project bringing together the laboratory, represented by Amandine Célino and Sylvain Fréour, the Beirut Higher School of Engineering (ESIB), represented by Melissa Said, and the University of Balamand (Lebanon), represented by Anna Maria El Bayssari.

The project will focus on the design of bio-based composite materials made from hemp, using by-products from Lebanese agriculture through additive manufacturing technologies. The research will focus in particular on the behaviour of these materials in a humid environment, as well as on the impact of water absorption on their properties and structural durability. It is receiving financial support from the Scientific Council of the Saint-Nazaire University Institute of Technology (IUT) and Saint Joseph University in Beirut.

The GeM laboratory states in its post that Melissa Said was a PhD student at the laboratory, during which time she conducted research into the development of environmentally friendly composite materials aimed at reducing the industry’s carbon footprint, particularly in the transport sector. This work has resulted in two joint scientific publications, and a third study, focusing on modelling the hygromechanical behaviour of plant-fibre-reinforced biocomposites, is currently being finalised.

#composites #biobased #biocomposites

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Hexcel, a global leader in advanced composites, has completed NCAMP qualification of its HexPly M91 composite material
The global, US-based leader in advanced composites Hexcel has completed NCAMP qualification of its HexPly M91 composite material system.
M91 is a carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy prepreg system designed for demanding primary structure aerospace applications. It combines an intermediate modulus carbon fibre with a toughened epoxy resin system engineered for improved structural performance. The system offers enhanced tensile and compressive properties along with improved impact resistance for load-bearing structures if compared with established baseline materials.
NCAMP qualification is established through the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP), an initiative of the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University. It provides a standardised set of material property data that can be used across the whole aerospace industry, enabling manufacturers to spend less time and money to qualify and certify materials themselves.
The NCAMP qualification includes both unidirectional tape and plain weave fabric forms, which can thus be used in primary aerospace structures and other structural applications. Hexcel has already been supplying M91 for use in advanced aerospace applications for several years. The NCAMP qualification makes validated material data broadly available, thereby expanding access to a higher-performance composite system for structural design.
“This qualification marks an important step in expanding access to high-performance composite materials across the aerospace industry,” said Imad Atallah, vice president of commercial aerospace growth programmes and product management for fibres, reinforcements and matrix at Hexcel. “M91 builds on proven platforms while delivering the increased performance required for future aircraft and propulsion systems.”
The qualification also reflects Hexcel’s ongoing collaboration with NIAR and its efforts to develop, scale, validate, and expand access to advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry.
#composites #Hexcel

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3D-FiberTrain combines additive manufacturing and continuous fibres for rail components

Hörmann Vehicle Engineering (HVE) and its partners have completed the 3D-FiberTrain research project, developing a tool-free manufacturing route that combines large-format 3D printing with continuous-fibre tape reinforcement. The technology was demonstrated on front components for Siemens Mobility’s ICE 3neo high-speed train.

After 34 months of research, the 3D-FiberTrain consortium has demonstrated a new approach to manufacturing large, highly loaded composite components for rail vehicles. Led by Hörmann Vehicle Engineering (HVE), the project ran from September 2023 to June 2026 and targeted an alternative to conventional thermoset composite processes such as hand lay-up and vacuum infusion.
The process chain combines three manufacturing stages. Large-format, granule-fed extrusion printing first produces the complex thermoplastic geometry without dedicated mould tooling. A newly developed automated 3D tape-laying process then adds continuous-fibre reinforcement selectively in highly stressed areas, following the component’s load paths. Automated milling completes the process to achieve the required dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
The entire manufacturing chain is thermoplastic-based and designed to enable material recycling. For the demonstrators, the consortium used a glass fibre-reinforced polycarbonate specifically selected and modified to meet the stringent fire-safety requirements of railway applications. Fraunhofer researchers also used process simulations to predict thermally induced distortion and delamination during printing.

The technology was validated using two components from Siemens Mobility’s Velaro MultiSystem, operated by Deutsche Bahn as the ICE 3neo: a front skirt and a nose section. The train has an operating speed of up to 320 km/h.
By eliminating dedicated moulds and combining additive manufacturing with targeted continuous-fibre reinforcement, 3D-FiberTrain is intended to reduce manufacturing costs and lead times while allowing designs to be adapted more easily. HVE sees particular potential for small and medium production runs, where the cost of conventional composite tooling can represent a significant constraint.

Alongside HVE, the project involved Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer IMWS and Lakowa, with Siemens Mobility participating as an associated partner.

Photos: Hörmann Vehicle Engineering

#composites #3D_FiberTrain

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