Airtech will present an expanded portfolio of sustainable materials and large-format additive manufacturing applications at JEC World 2026, demonstrating how 3D printed tooling and recycled composite resins can streamline production across aerospace, automotive, and marine sectors.

Visitors to booth 5G43 will find three new material introductions. Dahltram A270CF, a fully recycled carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide resin, is designed specifically for large-scale additive manufacturing and represents a move toward closed-loop production where end-of-life composite material becomes feedstock for new parts. Alongside the recycled resin, Airtech will debut Biolon 100, a 100 percent bio-based nylon vacuum bagging film that offers a petroleum-free alternative while maintaining the high-strength vacuum integrity required for advanced processing. The company will also introduce three new biodegradable, plant-based breather cloth options suitable for both room-temperature and elevated-temperature curing cycles.

A centerpiece of the booth will showcase the integration of additive manufacturing into composite tooling through collaboration with Kimera Automobili. Airtech will display a 3D printed mold for the EVO37 rear quarter panel, produced using Dahltram C-250CF on a CEAD Flexbot S25 system. The mold measures 1,400 × 700 × 400 millimeters, weighs 85 kilograms, and required 15 hours to print. The exhibit will demonstrate how the printed mold functions as a tooling solution for vacuum-bag-consolidated composite parts, bridging additive and traditional composite manufacturing workflows.

Attendees will also see documentation of the SPARK Classic 330, developed by Prestol Composites and SPARK Boats. The vessel is the first electric jet-propelled composite tender, featuring a high-performance hull manufactured with Airtech resin-infusion materials. The latest iteration integrates remote drone-control capabilities, highlighting how sustainable composite manufacturing can enable emerging autonomous maritime applications.

Airtech’s full vacuum bagging portfolio—including Wrightlon WL600V bagging film, AT-200Y sealant tape, and Flashbreaker PS tape—will be on display, rated for autoclave curing up to 135 degrees Celsius. The company will also showcase high-performance 3D printing filaments developed in partnership with KIMYA, including recycled formulations for demanding structural and thermal applications.

Live demonstrations of vacuum bagging processes and ultrasonic leak detection equipment are scheduled for 10:30, 14:30, and 15:30 daily at booth 5G43. The exhibition will present an integrated vision of circular manufacturing, in which sustainable materials and digitally produced tooling reduce waste and environmental impact in composite production.