Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic technologies to aid aerospace advancements

CAMX 2023: Sekisui Aerospace has developed thermoplastic technologies using its QForge process and continuous compression molding workcell to aid with endeavors in the aerospace industry.

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Thermoplastics

Tailor-made UD tapes target application versatility

CAMX 2023: Dynamic relationships with suppliers and customers drive A+ Composites’ ability to provide a variety of UD tapes designed to meet evolving industry needs.

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Natural Fibers

Nlcomp launches recyclable composite sailing boat Ecoracer30

Italian startup featured its 30-foot sustainable production boat at the Ocean Race Grand Finale in Genoa, Italy, citing the challenges, highlights and future related to its development.

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Recycling

Fraunhofer IPT achieves CFRTP tape recycling from H2 tanks

A novel recycling approach uses a peeling process to recover thermoplastic UD tapes from hydrogen pressure vessels, cites 90% of mechanical properties are maintained.

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Thermoplastics

Daher confirms continuation of R&D efforts for thermoplastic composites

Mobilized by numerous thermoplastics programs, an innovation center and a new strategic plan, Daher advances its dedication to lighter, stronger aerostructures to meet decarbonization goals.

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Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace partner to mature induction welding technologies for eVTOL scale-up 

Major aerospace supplier commits resources to scale rate-enabling manufacturing processes for Supernal’s SA-A1 CFRTP component assembly. 

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Thermoplastics

Manufacturing the MFFD thermoplastic composite fuselage

Demonstrator’s upper, lower shells and assembly prove materials and new processes for lighter, cheaper and more sustainable high-rate future aircraft.

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Pressure Vessels

The NCC calls for interest in TPC pipe permeability project

The joint industry project seeks to better understand the permeability performance of thermoplastic composite pipes for hydrogen distribution to de-risk for widespread adoption.  

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Out of Autoclave

GKN Aerospace, Joby Aviation sign aerostructures agreement

GKN Aerospace will manufacture thermoplastic composite flight control surfaces for Joby’s all-electric, four-passenger, composites-intensive ride-sharing aircraft.

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JEC World 2023 highlights: Innovative prepregs, bio-resins, automation, business development

CW’s Jeff Sloan checks in with JEC innovations from Solvay, A&P, Nikkiso, Voith, Hexcel, KraussMaffei, FILL, Web Industries, Sicomin, Bakelite Synthetics, Westlake Epoxy and Reliance Industries.

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