09/08/2026

Bally Ribbon Mills to Showcase Award-Winning 3-D Woven Composite Technologies at CAMX 2026 (9/8/26)

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, will showcase its high-quality, high-performance products at CAMX 2026, that will take place on September 21–24, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, Georgia. BRM experts were on hand in booth K46 to discuss the company’s 3-D woven joints, thermal protection systems (TPS), and other 3-D structures. BRM was named a 2016 JEC Innovation Award winner in the Space category, recognizing the company’s contributions to advanced composite technology for space-related applications. The award underscores BRM’s longstanding expertise in developing engineered woven solutions that help meet critical performance requirements while supporting lightweight, efficient composite structures. Using 3-D continuous weaving, BRM creates new joint structures and improves existing designs. The company’s 3-D woven joints are available in Pi (?), double-T, H, and other complex net shapes. Designed to deliver strength, durability, and structural integrity, these woven shapes can help reduce component weight and cost without sacrificing performance. Because reinforcement is integrated throughout all three dimensions of the weave, BRM’s 3-D woven structures support load paths across joined substructures. The architecture of each woven shape can be tailored to the needs of the overall structure and its individual components. BRM’s 3D woven composites are also well suited for aerospace thermal protection systems. These mission-critical components are used in demanding heat-shield applications, including space exploration vehicles. By varying yarn types, density, thickness, width, and resin systems, BRM can develop customizable woven composite solutions for specific thermal and structural requirements. In partnership with NASA, BRM developed 3D Orthogonally woven 3DMAT Quartz Material for Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle compression pads. The material was named the 2023 NASA Government Invention of the Year. BRM’s work with NASA demonstrates the value of collaboration between the agency and American small businesses with specialized technical capabilities that support current and future exploration efforts. Beyond thermal protection applications, BRM’s 3-D woven components can support aircraft engine and other structural applications. Replacing traditional metallic parts with woven carbon fiber composite structures can reduce weight and lifecycle costs while meeting stringent manufacturing and performance requirements.