Thermoplastics
Inside Teijin’s thermoplastic tape expansion
Teijin is qualifying its second thermoplastic tape line in Heinsberg, Germany, that will significantly expand the company’s presence in this material segment.
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Top 10 ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ products of 2022
It was a big year for new products in the composites industry. Take a look at ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ’s top 10 most popular product pieces based on Google Analytics and check out what you might have missed.
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TPRC research project investigates thermoplastic composite structure repair strategies
Linda Grafen’s two-year study explored reconsolidation and patch repair methods to determine their feasibility for impact damage repairing.
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UD researchers advance TuFF composite's viability for aerospace
The University of Delaware’s research team continues to mature the short fiber composite’s cost competitiveness with metal through sensor embedding, virtual modeling and TuFF thermoset manufacture.
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Avient polyketone-based materials offer additional sustainable alternatives to polyamides
Complēt PKE long fiber-reinforced engineered thermoplastics, available with 30-50% long glass fiber, broaden application options, even in cold environments.
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TPRC training courses target thermoplastic composites
Three upcoming in-person thermoplastic composites courses, ranging from entry-level to advanced, are organized to enhance composites professionals’ knowledge in this burgeoning field.
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The state of recycled carbon fiber
As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?
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SeaBioComp project develops biocomposite demonstrator products for marine applications
Prototype products explore thermoplastic polymers, natural fibers and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the use of fossil-based materials in the marine sector.
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New polymer expands composites options in demanding environments
Aromatic thermosetting copolyester offers unique properties, availability in multiple form factors.
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Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
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