The expansive exhibit floor space, with 544 exhibiting companies and 302,000 square feet of exhibit space, was a bustling industry marketplace. For three days, thousands explored the hall with innovations impacting a wide range of markets, including automotive, 3-D printing and recycling.
01 – Attendees pouring into CAMX 2016.
Composites Manufacturing reported about popular exhibits, including the uBox, an electric, urban utility concept vehicle, designed by Clemson University graduate students and displayed at Teijin’s booth. The vehicle is designed for urban environments, appealing to Generation Z consumers while meeting ambitious fuel economy standards. Other booths showcased sports and recreation applications, including a surfboard made with recyclable carbon fiber/epoxy composites at Connora Technologies’ booth.
Architect Greg Lynn—Future Skyscrapers Made of Advanced Composites
In addition to the expo, the robust conference programming offered 254 sessions on topics covering every subject in the industry, with 313 expert speakers and 13 concurrent tracks of topics to choose from. This year’s event also featured new conference programs and features, including CAMX Live! – a General Session panel of esteemed industry experts who shared insights on how composites are changing the world. Daniel Preston, the CEO of Luminati Aerospace, offered a virtual presentation about the boundless possibilities for composites in aerospace and how they could make an impact on people’s lives in unexpected ways.
02 – advances in materials science and composites will transform nearly all industries, including AEC, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, etc.
Famed architect Greg Lynn painted a detailed picture of the future, which includes skyscrapers made with composites. Local Motors’ Gregory Haye shed light on how his company has pushed the envelope in the automotive sector with 3-D printed vehicles and crowd sourced technology development.
“We believe CAMX attendees came away from the General Session inspired by the incredible things our panelists have been able to accomplish – and dream about – withcomposites ” said Heather Rhoderick, CAMX Show Director and Senior Vice President of Events and Information at ACMA.
In particular, CAMX 2016 hopes to inspire the next generation of composites and advanced materials innovators. At the CAMX closing luncheon, attendees heard insights from a panel of six students who envision a world where composites are as ubiquitous as pure plastics. The conference also featured innovative poster sessions and technical papers from students highlighting ideas that could change how the world views composites. Students also had a chance to put their composites knowledge to the test during the inaugural CAMX Race.
“Watching and seeing young professionals become excited about CAMX 2016 was a great opportunity for our industry to expose the world’s future industry leaders to what’s going on in our industry,” said SAMPE CEO Gregg Balko. “We want more young professionals to get excited about composites, and I think we’re on our way toward accomplishing that goal.”
For more information on CAMX 2016 visit here. CAMX 2017 will be held September 11-14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
