Thermoplastics
Strohm completes first 13 thermoplastic composite jumpers for ExxonMobil
The thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) jumpers were fabricated as part of the company’s Jumper on Demand concept aimed at flexible, high-volume part manufacture.
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DLR closes the loop in fiber-reinforced 3D printing with EmpowerAX, SchallFTP projects
Building on its work in EmpowerAX, the DLR and partners now aim to create a standardized, certifiable value chain that turns fiber waste into consistently reinforced thermoplastic filaments for 3D printing.
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Kautex Textron wins BEV battery housing contract with automotive OEM
Order for full BEV lower battery housing unit will incorporate Kautex’s thermoplastic composite (TPC) Pentatonic battery enclosure product, which enhances thermal management and reduces vehicle weight.
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DLR study considers cast PA6 molds for in situ AFP composites
3D printed thermoplastic mold was analyzed as alternative to expensive, time-consuming metallic molds and for suitability in aerospace-grade composite structure fabrication.
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HydroGraph launches Compounding Partner Program to expand graphene-enhanced thermoplastics
Through the establishment of a qualified network of partners, HydroGraph is building commercial availability of unreinforced and reinforced thermoplastic compounds that incorporate its Fractal Graphene material.
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Paris Air Show highlights advanced materials, industry momentum
This year’s international air show offered a glimpse of the rapidly expanding future for composites in aerospace.
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PUR sandwich panels enable 3D composite parts
CAMX 2025: Ascorium Industries is highlighting CompoLite technologies for the production of lightweight, dimensionally stable automotive components and structures.
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UD thermoplastic composite formats cater to rigorous industry demands
CAMX 2025: Suprem SA exhibits its four principal UD composite formats, Suprem T, F, R and P, that can be manufactured using a wide selection of continuous fibers and thermoplastic matrices.
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TPC, FRP poles and fire-retardant panels
CAMX 2025: Avient Corp. is bringing its latest composites innovations including Polystrand, GridCore and Hammerhead solutions.
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KVE, Pinette PEI to supply TPC induction welding equipment
Integrated solution for TPC stamp forming and part assembly via induction welding opens capabilities for increased part sizes, reduced weight and production cost, optimized cycle times.
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