Advanced Materials

Ion exchange membrane materials are electrically conductive materials responsible for the selective transportation of ions, and are necessary for applications including green hydrogen production, hydrogen fuel cells, and carbon capture. This article covers IDTechEx's research into the growing market and some of the main applications for ion exchange membranes.

Sicomin are a formulator and manufacturer of advanced epoxy systems for use in composite materials. IDTechEx spoke with Sicomin at JEC World 2026.

Uplift360 are an advanced materials startup that recycle composite materials into high-performance fibers. IDTechEx spoke with Uplift360 at JEC World 2026.

Toray Industries is a large global materials producer, and is the market leader for carbon fiber production. IDTechEx spoke with Toray at JEC World 2026.

Bond-Laminates are a producer of advanced thermoplastic composite materials, which are sold under the trade name Tepex®. IDTechEx spoke with Bond-Laminates at JEC World 2026.

Blueshift specializes in offering lightweight and flexible thermal protection systems as well as flame & thermal barriers. IDTechEx spoke to Blueshift at JEC World 2026.

Helios Resins produce liquid resins for use in coatings and composite resins. IDTechEx spoke with Helios Resins at JEC World 2026.

Aditya Birla Advanced Materials is a business segment of Aditya Birla Group, founded in 2004, which supplies specialist material systems to industries such as construction, coating, composites, electronics and adhesives. IDTechEx spoke with Aditya Birla at JEC World 2026.

Gurit is a Swiss multinational producer of advanced composite materials based on epoxy resins, IDTechEx spoke to Gurit at JEC World 2026.

Pontacol (acquired by Covestro in 2025) produce ultra-thin adhesive films that bond parts and coat surfaces for industrial applications. IDTechEx spoke with Pontacol at JEC World 2026.

The Depestele group, based in France, produce natural fibers for composite materials under the brand name Lincore. IDTechEx spoke with Depestele at JEC World 2026.

Microtex Composites are a vertically integrated producer of carbon fiber weaves, epoxy resins and prepregs for use in composite material components. IDTechEx spoke with Microtex Composites at JEC World 2026.

Albany Engineered Composites produce aerospace composite parts for use in commercial and military aircraft. IDTechEx spoke with Albany at JEC World 2026, Paris.

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Event Summary: British Hip Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Zimmer Biomet is a leading MedTech company focusing on manufacturing orthopedic implants and enabling technologies. It is the largest manufacturer of hip and knee implants globally in 2024.

Founded in 1941, Stryker is one of the leading manufacturers of surgical equipment and medical devices in orthopedics and neurotechnology. Styker entered the hip and knee market by acquiring Osteonics Corp. in 1979. In 1998, Stryker acquired Howmedica, the orthopedics division of Pfizer, for US$ 1.9 billion, doubling the company's size.

Smith & Nephew is a UK-headquartered MedTech company focused on orthopedics, sports medicine & ENT, and advanced wound management. It is one of the leading manufacturers of hip and knee implants.

DePuy Synthes, based in Warsaw, Indiana, US, is part of Johnson & Johnson Medtech focusing on the orthopedic medical device market. It is one of the leading manufacturers of hip and knee replacement implants in terms of revenue.