First NCAMP Qualification of VARTM Infusion Method with Non-Crimp Fabrics Features Teijin Carbon’s Tenax™ Dry Reinforcements and Syensqo’s PRISM® Epoxy Resin System

05. September 2025 | News

Teijin Carbon has achieved an important milestone with the NCAMP qualification of its Tenax™ IMS65-based fabrics and Syensqo PRISM® EP2400 resin system – the first material and process combination of its kind to receive this recognition

Single-aisle wing-skin test article; PRISM® EP2400 resin with IMS65 NCFs (courtesy of Syensqo)

September 5, 2025 - Teijin Carbon today announced the NCAMP (National Center for Advanced Materials Performance) qualification of its Tenax™ IMS65 E23 24K non-crimp fabrics (NCF) and woven unidirectional (UD) materials, in conjunction with the Syensqo PRISM® EP2400 epoxy resin system. This milestone marks the first NCAMP qualification of dry carbon reinforcements using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) as a standalone and process-separable infusion route.

The Teijin Carbon materials are formally qualified under material specification NMS 241 and process specification NPS 82401 and are accompanied by a publicly available NCAMP material property data report. The NCAMP program is sponsored by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

The NCAMP database supports proof of equivalence across various types of infusion equipment and techniques, opening the door for broader aerospace adoption of out-of-autoclave (OoA) composite manufacturing.

Partnership with Mississippi State University Enhances Implementation

To support practical implementation of the qualified system and part development, Teijin Carbon and Syensqo have partnered with Mississippi State University’s Advanced Composites Institute (MSU-ACI) in Starkville. With its advanced VARTM capabilities and scalable tooling strategies, MSU-ACI plays a key role in validating process robustness and material consistency. The institute helps give manufacturers confidence that they can achieve aerospace-grade quality with accessible, cost-effective production methods.

This collaboration reflects Teijin Carbons’s commitment to facilitating the adoption of infusion technologies by reducing learning curves and enabling faster design-to-certification pathways through NCAMP-qualified data.

Material Benefits for Structural Aerospace Applications

The newly qualified Tenax™ non-crimp facric based on IMS65 E23 24K combined with the Syensqo PRISM® EP2400 epoxy resin system deliver:

• Out-of-autoclave processing with autoclave-comparable mechanical performance
• High fiber volume with near-zero void content
• Long out-life dry preforms — ideal for large, complex components
• Global availability of all components by sea, land, or air
• Accelerated FAA certification with publicly available B-basis allowables

This qualification offers aerospace OEMs and tier suppliers a scalable and robust alternative to traditional prepreg processing. It is suitable for small to extra-large primary or secondary structures as well as integrated parts such as control surfaces, access panels, fairings, in commercial and defense platforms. This processing method can contribute to efficient and resource-conscious manufacturing aligned with the aerospace industry's sustainability goals.

Teijin Carbon and Syensqo will continue to collaborate under the partnership with Mississippi State University to provide the world with advanced composite material solutions that can shape a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future for aerospace. 

📄 Full documentation is now available via NCAMP at Wichita State University:
https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Research/syensqo-prism-ep2400.php

About Teijin Carbon 

Teijin Carbon, a subsidiary of the Teijin Group, specializes in the development and production of carbon fibers and carbon fiber-based materials. Under the brands Tenax™ and Tenax Next™, Teijin Carbon offers high-performance material solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, civil engineering and sporting goods.

Teijin’s carbon fibers enable the creation of lightweight yet incredibly strong components – about a quarter of the weight of steel while offering ten times the strength. They also excel in fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical stability, making them ideal for a wide range of applications.

Teijin Carbon has production facilities in Japan, the United States, Germany and Vietnam, and sales offices all around the world. For further information please visit: www.teijincarbon.com.

About the Teijin Group

Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group with two core businesses: high-performance materials and healthcare solutions. Established in 1918 as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer, Teijin today comprises some 150 companies employing 20,000 people. Teijin is committed to its Purpose, “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet.” Teijin works together with employees and external partners to achieve its Long-Term Vision, “To be a company that supports the society of the future.” Teijin posted consolidated revenue of JPY 1,005.5 billion and total assets of JPY 1,061.3 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Visit www.teijin.com
 

Press contacts

Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH
Katja Cohrs & Frauke Freitag
Global Marketing & Communications
marketing@teijincarbon.com 

Contacts for application guidance and implementation support

Europe: aerospace@teijincarbon.com
Americas: info@teijincarbon.us
Asia: customer@teijincarbon.jco.jp