Thermoplastics
Thermoplastic composite pipes provide 59% reduction in H2 distribution CO2 emissions
Hive Composites’ multilayer thermoplastic composite pipe (TPC) design meets hydrogen permeation requirements while ensuring substantial CO2 reductions compared to conventional steel pipe systems.
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Wickert press advances Chemnitz polymers, composites and metals research
Since its installation, the rapid heating/cooling press has become of great importance to the Institute for Lightweight Structures’ work in processing high-performance structural and hybrid components for industrial-scale applications.
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Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels
Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.
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Lehvoss Group expands reach of compounds, structural composites portfolio
Strategic partnership with PolySource will bring Lehvoss’ high-value materials to North American customers and expand PolySource’s technical capabilities.
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Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim
Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.
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Diehl Aviation matures recyclable composite Eco Bin
Overhead baggage compartment using only fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, metal hardware and no adhesives wins Crystal Cabin Award, supports circular aircraft interiors.
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Daher celebrates Shap’in anniversary, highlights R&D developments
Two years after its launch, Daher’s technology center has been actively pursuing its ambitions to mature aerocomposites, from thermoplastics welding to rethinking their entire life cycle.
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Boeing, U.S. senator emphasize importance of thermoplastic composites in Senate Commerce hearing
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Senator Maria Cantwell emphasize the need to invest in these material technologies for aviation, work that is already being contributed to by the AAMMC Tech Hub test bed and training center.
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The AAMMC Tech Hub: Ramping U.S. production of large thermoplastic composite aerostructures
CW talks with Syensqo, Spirit AeroSystems and other consortia members about current funding, specification of the next world’s largest press, organizational structure and projects to support U.S. companies in the race to deliver >40,000 sustainable and efficient aircraft over the next 20 years.
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JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for FR, machining, digitized processes and more
CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses latest developments in composites from this year’s show.
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