#Composites

2024-02-16

Toray presents innovations with 5 subsidiaries at JEC World 2024 in France

Toray Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce today that French subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A., Italian subsidiaries Composites Materials (Italy) s.r.l. and Delta-Preg S.p.A., German subsidiary euro advanced carbon fiber composites GmbH, Hungarian subsidiary Zoltek Zrt., and UK and Dutch subsidiary Toray Advanced Composites are exhibiting 5 booths at JEC World 2024 from March 5 to 7 at Paris-Nord Villepinte, France.

Toray Group will feature the full range of TORAYCA™ and Zoltek carbon fibers, prepregs, Advanced Towpreg and composite materials used in aerospace, automotive, sports and leisure, green energy and a broad range of industrial markets.

The overview of each booth at the annual leading international composites show is listed below.

(1) Toray Carbon Fibers Europe / euro advanced carbon fiber composites /Toray booth

Location: 5H01

Features:

a. Europe’s largest portfolio of premium carbon fibers, including the World’s highest-strength carbon fiber and high tensile modulus carbon fiber

b. Sustainability actions including ISCC PLUS certification

c. Parts made with Advanced Towpreg using filament winding and automated fiber placement (AFP)

d. Automotive parts for high-performance vehicles

(2) Toray Advanced Composites booth

Location: 6E25

Features:

a. Range of material solutions for high performance automotive, including TC750 toughened-epoxy prepreg for structural applications, Toray AmberTool tooling prepreg and TC248SF surfacing film

b. Latest innovation in Toray Cetex™ thermoplastic composites including recycled and next-generation aerospace applications

(3) Delta-Preg booth

Location: 6E17

Features:

a. GT car made with DELTA prepregs

b. Forged carbon

c. Sustainable materials

(4) Composite Materials (Italy) booth

Location: 6D06

Features:

a. “ZeroPreg” sustainable materials

b. New structural and body prepregs

(5) Zoltek booth

Location: 5H21

Features:

a. Thermoplastic tape by A+ Composites

b. Thermoplastic A+ Composites based composite parts

Toray develops recycling technology that retains carbon fiber strength and surface quality

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed a recycling technology that can decompose diverse carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) made from thermosetting resins while retaining the strength and surface quality of those fibers. The company drew on this technology to create a nonwoven fabric employing recycled carbon fibers.

HEAD launches more sustainable(1) BOOM RAW racquet on Earth Day by using Toray’s bio-circular carbon fibers

HEAD continues to innovate with the launch of the BOOM RAW tennis racquet, an encouraging development in the search for a more sustainable future for racquet sports. All of the carbon fibers are bio-circular carbon fibers in the limited-edition and highly innovative BOOM RAW racquet, which offers the same explosive power - along with the same fun, feel and easy playability - as the regular, in-line BOOM racquet. The bio-circular carbon fibers are manufactured by Toray and its subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe.

Toray develops durable reverse osmosis membrane

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed a highly durable reverse osmosis (RO) membrane (see glossary note 1). This innovative offering guarantees the long-term provision of high-quality water. It also maintains the superior removal performance of Toray’s existing membranes vital for reusing industrial wastewater and treating sewage.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Airbond is the latest member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) to receive recognition for contributions to the composites industry. The engineering firm based in Pontypool, South Wales, has just received the Make UK Energy and Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing project.

Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall

Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.

VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs

Vietnam’s textile and garment sector continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economic growth, with export revenues expected to reach USD 46 billion in 2025, a 5.6% increase from 2024 . From 26 – 28 February, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to contribute to economic growth opportunities by accelerating digital transformation and green transition across the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition will respond to the rising demand for advanced technologies and sustainable materials with the introduction of the German Pavilion, alongside strong exhibitor participation from key Asian sectors, as well as several high-profile fringe events.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.