#216 Pultrusion Rethought: Multi‑Axial Textiles by KARL MAYER | JEC World 2026

At JEC World 2026, the global leading trade fair for composites,
Composites360onTour stopped at the booth of KARL MAYER to discuss
recent developments in composite reinforcement technologies with
a clear focus on pultrusion and multi axial textiles.

This episode is hosted by Ilkay Özkisaoglu, Co Founder of
Composites Lounge, who leads the conversation as part of
Composites Lounge’s ongoing Composites360onTour interview format.
The discussion features Hagen Lotzmann, President & Managing
Director, Business Unit Technical Textiles at KARL MAYER, and
Jürgen Tröltzsch, Product Specialist Composites at KARL
MAYER.

The interview provides a focused technical update on KARL MAYER’s
multi axial non crimp fabric (NCF) solutions and their
integration into pultrusion processes—a topic of increasing
relevance for structural composite applications requiring more
than pure unidirectional reinforcement.
Traditionally, pultrusion relies on unidirectional rovings
optimized primarily for axial load and bending stiffness. As
discussed in this episode, KARL MAYER is addressing the growing
demand for multi directional fiber architectures by enabling the
use of multi axial knitted fabrics inside pultrusion molds. These
structures allow fiber orientations such as 0°, 90°, ±45°, or
even ±60°, enabling engineers to better manage torsional loads
and complex stress states while maintaining continuous
production.
The conversation highlights the advantages of knitted multi axial
fabrics compared to woven reinforcements, including improved
fiber fixation, reduced crimp, and higher flexibility in layer
orientation. KARL MAYER’s multi axial technologies allow large
width fabrics to be produced efficiently and subsequently slit
into narrow strips suitable for pultrusion, down to widths of
less than 10 cm.

The interview also clarifies the dominant role of thermoset resin
systems in pultrusion, driven by the need for high mechanical
performance, stiffness, and reliable fiber impregnation.
Application examples discussed include railway and transportation
systems, particularly underfloor components in metro trains,
where lightweight design, structural integrity, and fire
protection requirements converge.

Beyond the showcased pultrusion application, the discussion
expands to KARL MAYER’s broader multi axial machine business,
including strong demand for glass fiber based solutions in mass
markets such as the wind energy sector. Growth in regions like
China and India is addressed, alongside expectations for renewed
investment in Europe.
The episode concludes with KARL MAYER’s positioning not only as a
supplier of high volume machinery, but also as a partner for
customized solutions and niche composite applications,
reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to both
standardized and application specific textile engineering.

This podcast episode is particularly relevant for:

• Composite engineers and material developers
• Pultrusion and structural composites specialists
• Professionals in transportation, wind energy, and
infrastructure sectors
• Decision makers evaluating textile reinforcement
strategies
Recorded at JEC World 2026
️ Composites360onTour by Composites Lounge
 
Keywords / Tags:
KARL MAYER, JEC World 2026, Composites360onTour, Pultrusion,
Multi Axial Fabrics, Non Crimp Fabrics, Technical Textiles,
Composite Reinforcement, Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber,
Transportation Composites, Wind Energy Composites, Textile
Engineering



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