Jec Group, the world's leading composites trade organization, presents the new format of the prestigious Jec Innovation Awards competition and unveils the 30 finalists, divided into 10 categories. A jury of renowned experts will select one winner per category. The 10 winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held on March 7, 2018 as part of Jec World 2018. " As in previous years, we received several hundred entries for the Jec Innovation Awards, a success which once again demonstrates that this program is a recognized tool for detecting and promoting innovations in the composites industry.explains Frédérique Mutel, Chairman and CEO of the Jec Group. Today, I'm pleased to announce a major innovation in this program: public voting. Our jury will select the winners according to precise criteria, such as the involvement of partners in the value chain, technicality or the commercial applications of the innovations, but the public will also be able to vote for their favorite application, online or from the Jec World Mobile application! The public winner will be announced at the end of Jec World, so it will be possible to vote before and after the ceremony! "she adds. A panel of 10 experts from around the world will award prizes to 10 composites champions who have presented their innovations for composites end-markets.
A new trophy to represent the sector
An all-new trophy has been created for the occasion. This new composite trophy will combine parts made from many different composite materials based on glass fiber, carbon fiber or natural fibers, illustrating the diversity of the sector.
The 10 categories are as follows:
- aeronautics, application
- aeronautics, process
- automotive, application
- automotive, process
- construction & infrastructure
- marine
- rail
- sports & loisirs
- smart cities
- sustainable development
The Jec Innovation Awards ceremony will take place on March 7, 2018 at Jec World 2018 (Paris Nord Villepinte).
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