The JEC World 2026 in Paris earlier this year once again confirmed why it is considered the world’s leading trade show for composite materials and composite manufacturing technologies. For Langzauner, an Austria-based press and automation specialist, the event was an excellent opportunity to meet customers, partners, and experts from the international composites industry in person.

A key theme throughout the exhibition was the continued industrialisation of composite production. As demand grows across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy and advanced mobility, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver higher production speeds, improved process stability and consistently high component quality. Automation is playing a central role in meeting these requirements, enabling scalable, repeatable and efficient production environments.

Langzauner’s contribution to this evolution lies in its advanced press technology and automated production systems, designed specifically for high-precision composite manufacturing. By reducing manual intervention and enhancing process control, these solutions support greater productivity, improved traceability and reliable series production – critical factors in quality-driven industries.

A highlight of the company’s presence at the show was a thermoplastic ‘wing movable’ component, provided by FACC AG. Developed in collaboration with Embraer, Toray Advanced Composites and Coriolis Composites, the demonstrator illustrated the growing role of automated fibre placement and induction welding in the efficient production of thermoplastic structures for aerospace applications.

Langzauner extends its thanks to the organisers of JEC World for delivering another successful event that continues to foster innovation, collaboration and progress across the global composites industry.

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