Technical articles and press articles
Materials 5-2025 The use of composites is a success story. Since the first applications in the 1920s, fibre-reinforced plastics have become increasingly popular in various industries and are now firmly … Read more
Materials 04-2025 Fiber-reinforced plastics/composites are now firmly established in many areas of application. The most important areas of application include mobility, but also construction and infrastructure. More than 2/3 of … Read more
Materials 03/2025 The overall economic situation is currently weighing on the composites market in Europe. The overall market in Europe is declining for the third time in a row. Nevertheless, … Read more
Association report 2/025 The year 2024 marked a turning point for many associations in the way events are designed and held. In an increasingly hybrid world in which physical and … Read more
Materials 02/2025 The composites market in Europe continued its downward trend for the third year in a row. The decline in absolute market volume in Europe was coupled with a … Read more
Materials 01/2025 Composites are construction materials that are used in very different areas of application. In some cases, the materials have very different properties. This is made possible by the … Read more
Technical textiles 01/2025 Composites (fiber-reinforced plastics) have been considered a key material for many years when it comes to future mobility concepts or pioneering architectural projects, for example. In addition, … Read more
Trends in plastics processing For many years, the European composites market in Europe grew continuously. Since the coronavirus crisis, this positive development has come to an end. The trend is … Read more
CU Reports 01/2025 The composites industry in Europe is facing major challenges. In addition to politicians, companies along the entire value chain are also called upon to find solutions to … Read more
CU Reports Sustainability and recyclability are becoming key criteria when selecting materials. Despite numerous advantages, especially in terms of sustainability, composites face particular challenges when it comes to recycling. The … Read more