CAMX / JEC World
CAMX (The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo)
Overview:
CAMX is North America's largest event for composites and advanced materials. It was created by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE).
Key Features:
- Focuses on composite materials, manufacturing processes, applications, and emerging technologies.
- Hosts a variety of technical presentations, workshops, and product demos.
- Offers networking opportunities for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Industries Represented:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Energy (especially wind)
- Marine
- Sports and recreation
Typical Audience:
- Engineers
- Product designers
- Executives
- R&D specialists
- Purchasing managers
JEC World
Overview:
JEC World is the leading international trade show for the composite materials industry, held annually in Paris, France. Organized by JEC Group, it gathers the global composites community in one place.
Key Features:
- Known for its global reach: exhibitors and attendees from more than 100 countries.
- Focuses on innovations, product launches, composite applications, and cutting-edge technologies.
- Features JEC Innovation Awards, Startup Booster competitions, and composite industry forums.
Industries Represented:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction & Building
- Sports & Leisure
- Renewable Energy
- Marine
- Transportation
Typical Audience:
- International OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
- Researchers and academia
- Business development professionals
- Startups in advanced materials
Comparison
| Feature | CAMX | JEC World |
| Location | USA (varies by year) | Paris, France |
| Focus | North American composites market | Global composites market |
| Organizer(s) | ACMA & SAMPE | JEC Group |
| Audience | Primarily North American professionals | Global professionals and corporations |
| Scale | Large (regionally dominant) | Very large (global leader) |