Visit Europe's most important event for pultruded fiber-reinforced materials! The EPTA - European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) invites you to the 18th Conference on Pultrusion, which will take place from March 5 to 6, 2026 in Valencia, Spain. The conference takes place every two years and is ... Read more
JEC World brings together the entire value chain of the composites industry in Paris, France every year and is "the place to be" for composites professionals from all over the world. The event brings together not only all the major global companies, but also innovative start-ups in composites and advanced materials, as well as experts, ... Read more
The GKV cordially invites all member companies to the online workshop "Update REACH/CLP, requirements for placing hazardous substances and mixtures on the market, restriction of microplastics and new regulation "on preventing pellet losses" and PFAS". As always, participants first receive basic knowledge of the REACH and CLP regulations. Our member companies are confronted with chemical ... Read more
In the production of glass fiber-reinforced plastics, a matrix material (plastic) is processed with suitable glass fibers as a reinforcing material. This results in high-strength materials that are used in a wide variety of industrial sectors. The winding process and the pultrusion process allow the glass fiber to be inserted both in directions specifically specified ... Read more
Fiber-reinforced thermoplastics are becoming increasingly important for numerous industrial applications - from the automotive industry to aerospace and construction. Their combination of high strength, low weight and good recyclability makes them a key material for sustainable and efficient lightweight structures. At the same time, thermoplastic matrices open up new production methods, shorter cycle times and ... Read more
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The ITA Innovation Day 2026 has the motto "Mobility in Motion" and brings together experts from industry and research to discuss current developments in the fields of mobility, lightweight construction and composite technologies. The event will focus on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future - from battery housings and hydrogen tanks to new ... Read more
How can Europe turn circular composite technologies into real market opportunities? The RECREATE conference Made in the EU - Creating Markets for Circular Composites will explore trends in the EU composites market and highlight applications across sectors such as automotive, wind energy, aerospace, transport, construction, naval industries, and sports. This event offers a unique opportunity ... Read more
The diversity of fiber-reinforced plastics in terms of material composition, processing technologies and requirements for the final components requires a broad-based quality assurance system. This system ranges from the inspection of raw materials and process control to the destructive or non-destructive inspection of end products. The seminar provides an overview of various test methods for ... Read more
Many companies are currently underestimating the effort involved in implementing the Pay Transparency Act. At the same time, there is a lack of clear empirical values and orientation. The free ETG Coffee Talk offers you the opportunity to prepare yourself at an early stage - in a practical, compact manner and in exchange with other ... Read more
Pultrusion - an automated manufacturing process for fibre-reinforced plastics - benefits particularly from digitalization. Digital technologies can be used to make all process steps more efficient, from simulation and work preparation to system set-up and quality assurance. In work preparation, digitalization enables more efficient production planning, for example through digital tools for assembly planning, material ... Read more