Composites Future: the program

From 9 to 12 June 2026, in Hall 18 at Fieramilano Rho, Composites Future will make its debut: the biennial conference and exhibition dedicated to the composites industry, covering technologies, equipment, materials, processes and applications for a sector that is playing an increasingly central role in new manufacturing scenarios.
Created through the collaboration between Assocompositi, Xylexpo and Plast, Composites Future is part of the broader MaTec framework, a trade fair ecosystem dedicated to multi-material solutions and technologies for industrial transformation. The event will take place alongside Xylexpo, the world biennial exhibition of technologies for the woodworking and furniture industry, and Plast, the international benchmark event for the plastics and rubber industry.
The Composites Future Academy and Assocompositi Demo Area programme will offer visitors a journey through technical content, application cases and practical demonstrations. The meetings will focus on three main themes: technologies for composite materials, applications in industrial sectors, and sustainability, with contributions from universities, research centres, companies and industry specialists. Below is the programme of events taking place during the exhibition. Click here to view it on the official Composites Future website and stay up to date.

Academy Programme and Assocompositi Demo Area
Hall 18

Tuesday 9 June
Composites Future Demo Area

10.00-16.30
Throughout the day, participating companies will carry out practical activities and demonstrations for visitors.

Wednesday 10 June
Composites Future Academy
Theme: Technologies for composite materials

10.00-10.20
Introduction to composite materials
Prof. Roberto Frassine, Assocompositi

10.20-10.40
Thermoplastic matrix composites
Prof. Alfonso Maffezzoli, University of Salento

10.40-11.00
Exploring LFAM in Composite Manufacturing
Tomas Hadrava, Additive Manufacturing Technical Sales & Business Dev. Manager, Airtech Europe

11.00-11.20
Large Format Additive Manufacturing: an integrated approach to composite production
Dr. Giacomo Barera, Product Manager Additive Manufacturing, CMS

11.20-11.30
Q&A

Composites Future Demo Area

14.30-15.00
Infusion, forming and bonding
OMC Presse, Freud, Spherecube
3D-printed tooling and vacuum bagging materials for prepreg moulding drone production
Airtech Europe
Cutting
Fkgroup
Large Additive Manufacturing
Airtech Europe, CMS

15.00-15.30
Thermosetting expandable cores for the production of hollow components
Mates Italiana

15.30-16.00
Machining and finishing
Fimal, ACME Servizi, Costa Levigatrici
Simulation of milling, drilling and threading of carbon fibre components
Greda
CNC milling operations
Cosmec Technology

16.00-16.30
Testing and non-destructive testing with thermographic tests and ultrasonic inspections using portable equipment
White Lab, Vision Engineering, Gibitre, Noselab

Thursday 11 June
Composites Future Academy
Theme: Applications of composite materials

10.00-10.20
Automotive design using recycled composites
Prof. Marino Quaresimin, University of Padua

10.20-10.40
Quality control of composites in the marine industry
Eng. Paolo Francia, Linset/White Lab

10.40-11.00
Composites in the construction sector: innovation that strengthens the built environment
Eng. Dominica Carbotti, Italy Coordinator, Structural Reinforcement Line, Mapei

11.00-11.20
SQRTM 4.0 Enables Fully Automated Production of Composite Structures Out-of-Autoclave with Aerospace Qualified Materials
Eng. Fabien Falcone, Aerospace BD Engineer, Coexpair

11.20-11.30
Q&A

Composites Future Demo Area

14.30-15.00
Testing and non-destructive testing with thermographic tests and ultrasonic inspections using portable equipment
White Lab, Vision Engineering, Gibitre, Noselab

15.00-15.30
Machining and finishing
Fimal, ACME Servizi, Costa Levigatrici
Simulation of milling, drilling and threading of carbon fibre components
Greda
CNC milling operations
Cosmec Technology

15.30-16.00
From theory to the construction site: application of FRP systems
Mapei

16.00-16.30
Infusion, forming and bonding
OMC Presse, Freud, Spherecube
3D-printed tooling and vacuum bagging materials for prepreg moulding drone production
Airtech Europe
Cutting
Fkgroup
Large Additive Manufacturing
Airtech Europe, CMS

Friday 12 June
Composites Future Academy
Theme: Sustainability of composite materials

10.00-10.20
Introduction to the sustainability of composite materials
Prof. Marco Longana, Politecnico di Milano

10.20-10.40
Closed-loop recycling process for composite material
Eng. Giulia Carozzi, Quality Manager, Top Glass

10.40-11.00
The Toray Group’s vision and CIT’s actions for the future of carbon composite materials
Eng. Davide Fossati, Technical Service Engineer, CIT Toray

11.00-11.20
CETMA’s projects for the sustainability of composites
Eng. Francesca Felline, Advanced Materials & Process Consulting Department, CETMA

11.20-11.40
FIB3R Project: carbon fibre is reborn in the heart of the Motor Valley
Dr. Daniele Biondi, HERA Ambiente

Composites Future Demo Area

14.30-15.00
Infusion, forming and bonding
OMC Presse, Freud, Spherecube
3D-printed tooling and vacuum bagging materials for prepreg moulding drone production
Airtech Europe
Cutting
Fkgroup
Large Additive Manufacturing
Airtech Europe, CMS

15.00-15.30
Examples of recycled composites: products and fibres
Gees Recycling, HERA Ambiente, CIT Toray, Top Glass

15.30-16.00
Machining and finishing
Fimal, ACME Servizi, Costa Levigatrici
Simulation of milling, drilling and threading of carbon fibre components
Greda
CNC milling operations
Cosmec Technology

16.00-16.30
Testing and non-destructive testing with thermographic tests and ultrasonic inspections using portable equipment
White Lab, Vision Engineering, Gibitre, Noselab