Posted March 16, 2017

 

UXBRIDGE, U.K. – Coats, one of the world’s leading industrial thread and yarn manufacturer, this week is participating at JEC World, where an Elemental Rp1 sports car is displayed on its stand.

 

The reinforced thermoplastic wheel arches and exhaust cap feature Coats Synergex and embroidery process technology. This annual event is the largest international gathering for the composites industry and is taking place in Paris at Paris Nord Villipente.

 

Coats is also featuring in the Automotive and Land Transportation Planet, one of four Innovation Planets dedicated to four major end user applications.

 

“JEC World is a key event for us to showcase all of our composite technology and expertise but particularly our Coats Synergex range,” said Richard Ridewood, managing director, Performance Materials EMEA, Coats. “Having the Elemental Rp1 sports car on our stand helps give visitors to JEC a tangible example of where our product can be used and the potential of its application in the future of composite technology.’ 

 

Coats Synergex, is a range of advanced composite fibers that can be processed into fabric form using technologies such as twisting and commingling. The advantage lies in an acceleration of the manufacturing process; instead of using resins or autoclave, the composite fibers can be embroidered directly into complex shapes and the final composite parts can be metal pressed.

 

This cutting-edge product has been specially designed by Coats to deliver a perfect balance of strength, weight and performance for industries including automotive and aerospace.  It also reduces waste and cost as well as offers recyclability.

 

The team of Coats representatives attending JEC World reflects its international expertise and are from its sites across Europe including Spain, Turkey and the U.K.

 

Source: Coats