Booth #6K104 will display its 3-D weaving capabilities. These include film-infused 3-D woven joints, Woven Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) and woven composite 3-D structures
3-D Weaving Capabilities
Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) will highlight its 3-D weaving capabilities at JEC World 2026, Booth #6K104. This event takes place March 10-12, 2026, in Paris-Nord Villepinte, France. At the exhibit booth, BRM will feature its film infusion capabilities for 3-D woven joints; thermal protection systems (TPS); and advanced composite 3-D structures, including 3-D near-net shapes.
Film Infusion Process
During the film infusion process, BRM infuses a frozen sheet or film of resin onto the custom 3-D woven joint. As a result, the film-infused 3-D woven joints ship as pre-made assemblies, ensuring consistent quality control from industry-leading fabrication experts. In addition, this approach reduces the need for in-house processing, saving customers the cost of infusing the resin themselves.
Moreover, BRM has perfected the science and art of 3-D continuous weaving to fabricate structures such as “Pi – π,” double “T,” “H,” and other complex shapes. Consequently, these complex woven structures reinforce aerospace systems, including airframe structural components and subassemblies such as stiffeners and joints. Ultimately, this approach delivers an optimal blend of strength, durability, and structural integrity.
Multifunctional Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
Visitors to the booth will see lightweight 3-D woven fabrics. In addition, they will also learn about BRM’s multifunctional thermal protection systems (TPS) designed for atmospheric re-entry applications. BRM has implemented innovative weaving technologies to develop advanced woven TPS materials. This includes the 3D orthogonally woven 3DMAT Quartz Material. This material, developed in partnership with NASA for the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), supports critical heat shield components and compression pads that protect the spacecraft from extreme re-entry temperatures. The 3DMAT Quartz Material was named the 2023 NASA Government Invention of the Year.
Also on display will be lightweight, cost-effective, advanced woven 2-D and 3-D composite structures. BRM uses a multi-dimensional continuous weaving method, to produce textiles that can be fabricated into near net-shape structures. These advanced weaving capabilities provide customers with new solutions that reduce weight and cost by automatically weaving complex shapes and eliminating many costly, time-consuming, and labor-intensive manufacturing processes.
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By: Sarah Minhas, Bally Ribbon Mills