Toray Showcases Advanced Composite Materials Portfolio at CAMX 2026

Updated on July 17, 2026 • 5 min read

Toray is presenting its latest portfolio of advanced composite materials at CAMX 2026, highlighting solutions designed for aerospace, defense, advanced air mobility (AAM), automotive and industrial applications.

Represented by Toray Composite Materials America, Toray Advanced Composites and Toray Performance Materials Corp., the company is demonstrating a broad range of carbon fiber, thermoset and thermoplastic composite technologies that support applications from commercial aircraft to launch vehicles.

Founded in 1926, Toray operates across 29 countries and regions, supplying advanced materials to global aerospace and industrial markets.

Broad Portfolio Covers Aerospace and High-Performance Applications

Toray’s combined product portfolio includes:

• Torayca carbon fiber
• Thermoset prepregs
• Cetex thermoplastic composites
• CFRT thermoplastic prepregs
• High-temperature preceramic systems
• Cyanate ester resins
• Bismaleimide (BMI) resins
• Polyimides
• Aerospace epoxy systems

These materials are engineered for applications requiring lightweight structures, high mechanical performance and resistance to elevated operating temperatures.

Target industries include commercial aviation, military systems, satellites, advanced air mobility platforms and high-performance sporting equipment.

New Materials Expand Aerospace Capabilities

Among the newest products highlighted at CAMX 2026 are two materials aimed at improving aerospace manufacturing and thermal performance.

TC1810 is a high-temperature preceramic system developed for aerospace and launch vehicle applications where components are exposed to extreme thermal environments.

Toray is also featuring 3960-FC, a fast-curing version of its toughened 3960 aerospace prepreg system. The material is designed to reduce composite manufacturing cycle times while maintaining the mechanical performance required for primary aerospace structures.

The addition reflects the industry’s continuing effort to improve production efficiency as commercial aircraft and defense programs increase composite manufacturing volumes.

Thermoplastic Composites Continue Expanding

Toray is also showcasing several thermoplastic composite solutions.

The company recently introduced Toray Cetex TC1005, a polyetherimide (PEI) unidirectional tape developed for aircraft interior applications.

In addition, EcoTerra combines woven flax reinforcement with a bio-based thermoplastic resin system, targeting automotive, recreational and consumer products where renewable materials are increasingly being evaluated alongside conventional composite solutions.

These products illustrate the growing diversity of thermoplastic composite technologies as manufacturers seek faster processing, improved recyclability and broader material options.

Integrated Manufacturing Supports Global Aerospace Programs

Toray said its manufacturing network supports customers from prototype development through full-rate production.

The company operates a vertically integrated global supply chain supported by technical development resources and aerospace-qualified manufacturing facilities.

Its production sites include carbon-controlled manufacturing zones for contamination-sensitive aerospace applications and operate under certifications including:

• AS9100
• Nadcap
• ISO 14001:2015

These standards support the stringent quality and process control requirements associated with aerospace composite manufacturing.

Composite Innovation Expands Beyond Carbon Fiber

Professor’s Analysis

Toray’s CAMX 2026 portfolio reflects several important trends shaping the composites industry.

First, material portfolios are becoming increasingly diversified. Aerospace manufacturers no longer rely solely on conventional epoxy prepregs but increasingly require high-temperature resin systems, thermoplastic composites and specialized materials tailored to different manufacturing processes and operating environments.

Second, manufacturing efficiency is becoming as important as mechanical performance. Fast-curing prepregs such as 3960-FC address one of the industry’s largest production challenges by reducing autoclave cycle times and improving factory throughput.

Finally, thermoplastic composites continue to gain momentum. Materials such as PEI unidirectional tapes offer advantages including rapid processing, weldability and improved damage tolerance, making them attractive for aircraft interiors and high-rate manufacturing applications.

Rather than competing directly, thermoset and thermoplastic composites are increasingly serving complementary roles across modern aerospace platforms.

CAMX 2026 Highlights the Evolution of Composite Materials

Toray’s latest product portfolio demonstrates how composite material development is expanding beyond traditional carbon fiber systems to include faster processing, higher temperature capability and more sustainable material solutions.

As aerospace, defense and advanced mobility manufacturers pursue lighter, more efficient and higher-volume production, material suppliers are increasingly expected to provide integrated solutions that combine performance, manufacturability and supply chain reliability.

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