JEC World 2026

At JEC World 2026 in Paris, Fraunhofer IGCV presents its latest research and technology developments in advanced composite manufacturing, with a strong focus on lightweight aerospace structures, automation, and digitalized production.

At the Fraunhofer booth (Hall 5 | Booth 5L 142), visitors can explore integrated solutions ranging from design automation and data-driven manufacturing to highly automated production processes for complex composite components. Fraunhofer IGCV demonstrates how innovative materials, scalable manufacturing technologies, and digital workflows come together to enable efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective composite structures — from research to industrial application.

A particular highlight is the presentation of automated composite manufacturing concepts for helicopter structures, combining Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Fiber Patch Placement (FPP), advanced tooling solutions, and intelligent data processing. These exhibits illustrate how complex, load-bearing aerospace components can be realized with high design freedom, reproducibility, and transparency across the entire production chain.

Visitors are invited to discuss future-oriented composite solutions, manufacturing innovation, and international collaboration directly with the Fraunhofer IGCV team.

📍 Fraunhofer Booth: Hall 5 | Booth 5L 142

Additional Fraunhofer IGCV Exhibits at JEC World 2026

SMV Helicopter Door Shell

@Innovation Planet, Hall 6 | Booth D119

Lightweight helicopter door shell manufactured using Sheet Moulding Veil (SMV) technology, showcasing efficient and scalable production of geometrically complex composite structures.

FIP-MIRAI@ICC – German–Japanese Composites Collaboration
@ ICC Booth, Hall 6 | Booth 6S42

Insights into one year of international cooperation between Germany and Japan, focusing on composites materials, manufacturing technologies, and digitalization.