Natural Fibers

Pultrusion

Biocomposite for mobile architecture, low load-bearing applications

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research and partners have developed a biocomposite well suited for support profiles and connecting nodes in construction applications.

Read More
Natural Fibers

GEHR presents compostable, recyclable wood-based 3D printing filament 

Eco-Fil-A-Gehr consists of recycled wood fibers mixed with biodegradable biopolymers, giving printed objects natural look and feel with dimensional stability and high elastic properties.

Read More
Marine

Thomas Tison, NLComp head biocomposite ecoFoiler development

The fully recyclable, 3.80-meter foiling dingy concept, as demoed at JEC World 2023, sets the bar for watercraft that are accessible to a broad spectrum of sailors.

Read More
Natural Fibers

Porcher Industries strengthens partnership with Terre de Lin

Technical and commercial cooperation enables Terre de Lin to deliver flax rovings to Porcher for the production of woven Polypreg Flax/TP composite reinforcements.

Read More
Biomaterials

INCA secures $40 million funding commitment for biocomposites development

INCA Renewable Technologies targets commercialization of hemp-based biocomposites line for automotive, wind, marine industries, moves forward with processing facility construction.

Read More
Biomaterials

German consortium develops biopolymer-based Cellun composite

German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) and partners present a conventional composite material alternative using cellulose that can be processed using industrial processing methods.

Read More
Work In Progress

Robotized system makes overmolding mobile, flexible

Anybrid’s ROBIN demonstrates inline/offline functionalization of profiles, 3D-printed panels and bio-based materials for more efficient, sustainable composite parts.

Read More
Natural Fibers

JEC World 2023 preview: Chomarat

Chomarat Group emphasizes R&D work in recycling, hybrid glass/hemp fiber mats, and sustainability-focused initiatives with startup partners.

Read More
Natural Fibers

BioPowder plant-based additives enhance performance, reduce carbon footprint

The Malta-based company sources its raw materials from agricultural waste and promises higher strength properties and increased bio-content for composite parts.

Read More
Feature

Natural fiber composites: Growing to fit sustainability needs

Led by global and industry-wide sustainability goals, commercial interest in flax and hemp fiber-reinforced composites grows into higher-performance, higher-volume applications.

Read More
Chem Trend
Coast-Line Intl
Airtech
CompositesWorld
Thermwood Corp.
KraussMaffei Metering Systems
Carbon Fiber 2024
Airtech
Airtech International Inc.