TAGS: Polymer Reinforcement Sustainability / Natural Solutions
Hexcel will demonstrate its latest developments for the aerospace and industrial markets at JEC World 2024, Paris on March 5-7.
Hexcel will showcase its broad range of high-performance advanced lightweight composite material solutions. Applications include aerospace, automotive, energy, sports and leisure and marine industries as well as its latest sustainability collaborations. Hexcel will exhibit at Hall 5, Booth H57.
Launching Continuous Carbon Fiber for High Performance
For the Aerospace sector, Hexcel will launch a new HexTow® continuous carbon fiber – IM9 24K. It provides an alternative solution for manufacturers seeking to maximize efficiency in primary and secondary aerospace vehicle structures.
HexTow® IM9 24K provides high fiber performance, translating into increased composite tensile strength. It also delivers increased fiber line throughput and productivity provided by a 24K tow size. HexTow® IM9 24K provides a strong value proposition when compared to other commercially available IM fibers.
Hexcel will also present its new, rapid-curing prepreg. Developed for the high-rate production of structural composite parts, HexPly® M51 is designed for rapid hot-in/hot-out press curing. HexPly M9.6 prepregs are also used to produce
lightweight carbon fiber hydrofoil components, and Hexcel will display an AFS brand foil made by French company Foil and Co.
Thermoplastic Materials for Lower Environmental Impact
Aerospace parts displayed at JEC World 2024 include a new HAICoPAS aerospace demonstrator panel manufactured using new thermoplastic and carbon fiber materials that target the low-cost assembly of structural aerospace parts.
This project has involved Hexcel, Arkema, Ingecal, Coriolis Composites, Pinete Emidecau Industries, Institut de Soudure and CNRS laboratories (PIMM, LTEN). In addition, Hexcel will showcase aerospace components manufactured with the latest generation of HexPly, HiTape® and RTM solutions.
In addition, Hexcel continues to develop its offering for future Energy Generation applications and will showcase its latest carbon fiber and towpreg materials that enable a transition to lower environmental impact transport and electric engines.
Dedicated Zone for Sustainable Solutions
For sustainable solutions, Hexcel will feature a dedicated zone at its booth.
Hexcel will also highlight a novel project that aims to improve accessibility to sport, mobility and autonomy for people with disabilities by featuring the Hopper® prosthetic running blade made of discarded aerospace carbon materials. The Hopper project uses recycled Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg from Airbus facilities.
There will also be a collection of parts donated by Fairmat that demonstrate its 2024 JEC Innovation Award nominated Closed Loop Ecosystem for Carbon Fiber. Fairmat's AI-driven, software-centric technology uses robots to create 100% recycled CFRP chips using Hexcel prepreg waste.
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We are delighted to be at JEC World 2024, presenting our latest innovations and celebrating the success our customers have with Hexcel materials,” said Thierry Merlot, Hexcel president – Aerospace for Europe, MEA/AP & Industrial. “
JEC provides an unparalleled platform for us to engage with industry leaders, foster strategic partnerships, and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to shaping the future of lightweight, composite material development in this dynamic and ever-evolving global marketplace.”
Discover Carbon Fibers Offered by Hexcel
Source: Hexcel