Aus der Branche

This year’s JEC forum DACH, taking place from November 29 to 30, 2022, is strategically located in a composites « golden triangle », between Munich, Augsburg and Ingelstadt. This dynamic area, at the heart of the Bavarian region is known to be hosting major companies such as Airbus, Faurecia, Kuka, Siemens, Voith Composites, KraussMaffei Technologies, Cevotec, Munich Composites, or Premium Aerotec, thus promising a two-days opportunity to meet with key decision makers.

The digital platform available to all participants prior to the event enables to schedule one to one business meetings between buyers and suppliers from the whole value chain of composites, as well as informal networking during breaks, lunches and evening event.

In total, 500 attendees, suppliers and buyers, from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, are expected to participate to JEC Forum DACH 2022.

Business meetings event*
DAY 1 – November 29, 2022:

• 10.15 – 11.45 am – “Keynote and Plenary Conference Session : Market Developments
• Moderator: Dr. Michael Effing, AVK
• 4.0 – 5.30 pm – “Keynote and Plenary Conference Session: Recycling of Composites

DAY 2 – November 30, 2022:

• 9.00– 10.30 am – “Keynote and Plenary Conference Session: Sustainability of Composites
• 3.15 – 4.45 pm – “Keynote and Plenary Conference Session: Innovations: Raw Materials, Processes and Applications

Celebrating composites innovation through awards and startup competition

• The AVK Innovation Awards: Goal is to promote and give prominence to new products/components and applications made from fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and promote new processes and methods for manufacturing FRP products.
• Startup Booster competition: The contest is open to entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups and academic spinoffs building innovative composite and advanced materials projects that are based in Germany, Austria or Switzerland (the DACH region).

*You can view the full program here.

On March 10th, JEC Group and Composites Expert have signed a partnership agreement to promote E-learning Composites Academy, the first 4.0 training platform dedicated to manufacturing processes of composite materials.

This partnership will start with two first steps: an introduction webinar session on March 15th at 4pm CET, and two sessions of training during JEC World 2022, on Tuesday, May 3rd and Wednesday, May 4th, in Paris where Composites Expert will present the E-learning Composites Academy, a new pedagogical approach aimed at appropriating knowledge of polymer transformation specially developed by Composites Expert.

Tools have been designed to combine the theoretical part (E-Learning course platform) and the practical part (BOXs, software, process simulator, exercises through manipulation) to observe complex phenomena, with the aim of mastering and optimising transformation processes. The aim of this presentation is to introduce people to the learning method and the interactivity of the teaching aids used in industry and education.

“One of JEC Group’s objectives is to develop access to education to help the composites industry to attract and train talented professionals. So, we are very proud to announce this partnership and to support Composites Expert initiatives, as joining common efforts and strategies will benefit to the overall industry”, stated Anne-Carole Barbarin, Content and Product development Director.

“The partnership with JEC Group is a major step towards the development of our training platform, while several manufacturers have already supported us, such as Arkema, Chomarat, Daher, Diatex, Pinette PEI, Porcher, Sopara, joining JEC World to officially launch our platform is an amazing opportunity.”, stated Jean-Pierre Cauchois, CEO Composites Expert.

These training sessions are targeting companies’ employees who would like to improve their expertise, to study professional reconversion, the companies who would like to know more or use composite materials, and universities and school for students to go from theory to practical exercises.

Mit den Ausstellern und Partnern der Veranstaltung beschlossen hat die JEC Group nach eingehender Beratung, die Ausgabe 2022 der JEC World zu verschieben. Die weltweit führende Veranstaltung für Verbundwerkstoffe findet nun vom 3.-5. Mai 2022 am selben Veranstaltungsort in Paris Nord Villepinte sowie online über die digitale Plattform JEC World Connect statt.

Die JEC World versammelt jährlich die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette der Verbundwerkstoffindustrie in Paris, Frankreich und ist “the place to be” für Composites-Profis aus aller Welt. Die Veranstaltung bringt nicht nur alle großen globalen Unternehmen zusammen, sondern auch innovative Startups im Bereich Verbundwerkstoffe und fortschrittliche Materialien, sowie Experten, Akademiker, Wissenschaftler und Führungskräfte aus F&E. Die JEC World ist auch das „Festival der Verbundwerkstoffe“ und bietet eine einzigartige Schau dessen, was Verbundwerkstoffe für verschiedene Anwendungsbereiche bieten können, von der Luft- und Raumfahrt bis zur Schifffahrt, vom Bauwesen bis zur Automobilindustrie, und ist so eine unerschöpfliche Quelle der Inspiration für Teilnehmer aus diesen Branchen.

„Wir setzen uns voll und ganz dafür ein, die Verbundwerkstoffindustrie zu unterstützen und ihre Entwicklung durch unsere Veranstaltungen und Medienaktivitäten zu fördern. Aussteller und Partner unterstützen nachdrücklich die JEC World, ihre führende Veranstaltung, und möchten sich 2022 persönlich treffen, um Geschäfte anzukurbeln, Wissen auszutauschen und Innovationen vorzustellen. Durch die Verschiebung von März auf Mai können wir verbesserte Bedingungen bieten, um die Anforderungen der Branche an eine solche Messe wie die JEC World zu erfüllen“, sagt Eric Pierrejean, CEO der JEC Group.

Das Team der JEC World hat sich nach einer Befragung seiner Aussteller und Partner, die mit einer sehr breiten Mehrheit den neuen Termin im Mai befürwortet haben, für die Verschiebung der Veranstaltung entschieden. Wie bereits geplant, wird die Veranstaltung erstmals eine digitale Plattform, die JEC World Connect, anbieten, die für ein erweitertes digitales Erlebnis parallel zur Präsenz-Veranstaltung in Paris stattfindet. Auch nach der Show werden über das JEC Web TV einzigartige Inhalte verfügbar sein, um  die Reichweite der Veranstaltung zu vergrößern.

„Unser Hauptanliegen ist es, für unsere Teilnehmenden die bestmöglichen Bedingungen für erfolgreiches Networking, Inspiration und Geschäftserfolg zu schaffen. Mit einer Verschiebung von acht Wochen können wir dies ermöglichen und der Branche die Veranstaltung bieten, die sie verdient. Die Entscheidung jetzt zu treffen, nach Rücksprache mit allen Ausstellern, war notwendig, um ihnen Planungssicherheit und Vorbereitungszeit zu gewährleisten.“ fügt Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, Sales and Operations JEC Group, hinzu.

JEC Forum DACH will open its doors from November 23 – 24, 2021, the promise of a two-days gathering around business meetings and conferences. JEC Forum DACH will offer actors of the composites profession in the region the opportunity to exchange and learn about current and future developments of the industry through a rich program of conferences, the JEC Composites Startup Booster, and the AVK Innovation Awards. It also includes pre-arranged Business Meetings between sponsors and attendees as well as sponsors’ workshops.

CONFERENCES, KEYNOTES, AND MARKET OVERVIEW
JEC Forum DACH will feature cutting-edge live conferences with experts from the industry as well as
exclusive keynotes organized by the AVK.

MEETINGS PROGRAM
In  order  to  help  the  sponsors  to  save  time  and  establish  connections  with  real-interest business partners, JEC Group has developed a Business Meetings program: an efficient facilitator to connect precise needs to corresponding offers. These one-to-one meetings will be held on the sponsors’ booths during the two days of the event.

FEATURED SPONSORS’ WORKSHOPS
JEC Forum DACH will host 9 sponsors’ workshops during the two days: CMS SPA, Elantas Europe S.r.l., Kisling AG, Kroenert GmbH & Co KG, Maschinenfabrik Herbert MEYER GmbH, Netzsch Process Intelligence GmbH and Schwarzpunkt (part of Helvoet Group), Saertex GmbH & Co KG and SVT, Trima Spol Sro and Walter Mäder AG will present their know-how and technology during 30 minutes’ presentations in front of the attendees as well as in livestreaming.

FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH THE JEC COMPOSITES STARTUP BOOSTER
JEC Composites Startup Booster is the leading startup competition in the world of composites.
It enables the community to find and assess innovations with a potential impact on their respective industries. The competition will be held at JEC Forum DACH for the first time with the pitches’ session on November 23rd at 2:15pm followed by the Awards ceremony at 6:15 pm.
The finalists are: ANYBRID (Germany), CARBON CLEANUP (Austria), CARBON-DRIVE (Germany), FIBRECOAT (Germany), and TOUCH SENSITY (France).

CELEBRATING INNOVATION WITH THE AVK INNOVATION AWARDS
This year at JEC Forum DACH, JEC Group and AVK will co-organize the AVK Innovation Award.
One of the goals of the AVK Innovation Awards is to give prominence to the innovations and the companies/institutions behind them, thus publicizing their performance throughout the industry. These awards will celebrate innovations in fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites during the Awards ceremony on Tuesday 23rd, at 6:15pm.

Full program and speakers list here.

GREENBOATS, Sicomin and Bcomp are nominated as finalists for the JEC Innovation Awards 2021. The three project partners have been selected as finalists in the awards’ Renewable Energy category for their innovative Green Nacelle – the first offshore nacelle manufactured with natural fibre composites (NFC).

The Green Nacelle was designed by NFC innovators GREENBOATS, who were also responsible for the structural engineering, manufacturing and assembly of the nacelle.  By incorporating Bcomp’s ampliTex™ flax reinforcements, FSC certified balsa wood cores and bio-based resins, the Green Nacelle’s NFC construction saves approximately 60% CO2 equivalent and reduces the energy consumption by over 50% compared to a nacelle made with existing GFRP technology.

In addition to the lower CO2 footprint, the natural fibre composite structure also introduces viable options for the end of the nacelles’ life unlike traditional GFRP structures - an issue of increasing concern for the wind energy sector that presents a great opportunity for natural fibre composites to bring a sustainable change to this market.

Sicomin, the formulator and supplier of the leading range of GreenPoxy bio-based epoxy resin systems, supplied its DNV GL approved InfuGreen 810 resin system that was used to infuse the Green Nacelle’s main structural sandwich panels, as well as providing intumescent FR gelcoats, bio-based laminating resins and UV resistant clear coatings for the groundbreaking new nacelle.  Materials, as well as on-site technical support, were delivered by Sicomin’s German distributor TIME OUT Composites.

The winners of the awards will be announced during JEC Connect which will be held on the 1st and 2nd June 2021.