Materials supplier presents sustainable mobility, technology collaborations

For decades, Syensqo (Alpharetta, Ga., U.S.), previously part of the Solvay Group, has contributed to shaping the use of composites across aerospace and automotive by developing lightweight and high-performance materials compatible with efficient processing technologies. At JEC World 2024, the company showcases new advancements and partnerships supporting the trends of electrification, hydrogen propulsion and bio-sourcing as part of its ambition to advance humanity.

“The show is the first international event that Syensqo is exhibiting at and we are looking forward to showcasing the legacy that got us here as well as our plans for the future,” Rodrigo Elizondo, president of Syensqo Composite Materials Global Business Unit, says. “We have bold ambitions and exciting new partnerships to develop technologies that will have a broad impact in the years to come.”

Syensqo recently announced its partnership with Climate Impulse, a green hydrogen-powered, nonstop flight project around the Earth, that will demonstrate how concrete solutions can help build a cleaner and more efficient world. This challenge is made possible by Syensqo’s expertise and technological ingenuity. Syensqo’s composites, surfacing and adhesive films will be critical components of the aircraft structure and hydrogen tanks.

Another collaborated being highlighted is Syensqo’s selection by unmanned air systems (UAS) manufacturer Schiebel (Vienna, Austria) as advanced material supplier. The Schiebel UAS Camcopter S-100 is being operated in the defense and civil sectors. Syensqo’s carbon fiber composite materials, used on the fuselage in combination with titanium, enable a wide range of payload and endurance combinations. The UAS will be on public display at Syensqo’s booth.

Syensqo and Manna Drone Delivery (Dublin, Ireland) have also signed an agreement for the supply of advanced materials used to manufacture delivery drones. The European company aims to make lightning-fast suburban deliveries affordable, green and safe. Syensqo says that its composite materials will make this possible.

Syensqo is committed to providing its customers with sustainable solutions that support the planet and help them achieve their environmental ambitions, by reducing their Scope 3 emissions. At its booth, Syensqo is presenting some work done with Trillium (Knoxville, Tenn., U.S.), focused on creating sustainable raw materials for carbon fiber applications. Trillium has made significant progress on the design and installation of a small-scale bio-based acrylonitrile (Bio-ACN) facility and delivered initial representative pilot scale samples to Syensqo. Syensqo has converted the supplied Bio-ACN to lab scale samples of a Poly Bio-ACN precursor suitable for the creation of research quantities of bio-based carbon fiber. Through 2024, Syensqo and Trillium expect to further advance on their journey toward fully bio-based carbon fiber composites.

In addition to these collaborations and displays, visitors are invited to join the live presentation at the Agora 5 stage, including:

• March 5^th at 10 a.m.: “Syensqo Material Science Application Center: A center of excellence in prototyping, testing and virtual engineering for thermoplastic composites applications” — Presented by Laurent Hazard, head of MSAC
• March 5^th at 11:30 a.m.: “Out-of-autoclave composites for large space and launch vehicle structures” — Presented by Ben Hawtin, head of customer development – EMEA
• March 6^th at 11:30 a.m.: “Compression molding advancements at Syensqo” — Presented by John Hackett, senior applications development engineer
• March 6^th at 3 p.m.: “The challenges of full rate production for AAM” — Presented by Ross Key, senior applications development engineer

Visit Syensqo at Booth K58 in Hall 5.