Thermoplastics
3M VHB tape provides solution for difficult-to-bond materials
The tape works as a bonding solution for LSE substrates like polypropylene, thermoplastic olefins and thermoplastic elastomers, as well as composite materials like glass-reinforced plastic or fiber-reinforced plastic.
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Daher composite-metal winglets enhance performance of new Gulfstream G-700 large-cabin bizjet
The winglets are manufactured at the Daher factory in Tarbes, France and assembled into the aircraft at the Gulfstream’s Savannah plant.
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Industrial production line for recycling thermoplastic polymers and composites into organosheet
ThermoPRIME and Thermosaïc technologies recycle plastic and composite waste via modular, flexible equipment.
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NIAR's NCAMP announces release of first thermoplastic material
Toray’s Cetex TC1225 is a low-melt PAEK and is part of a broad effort by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) to qualify thermoplastic materials
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Tepex reinforces child seat headrest demonstrator
Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and a new PCIM-based production process demonstrate potential for lightweight structural safety components.
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Web Industries opens European Center of Excellence
The facility in Nantes, France offers rapid process design, trials and commercialization for aerospace composites.
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ACMA announces keynote speakers for Thermoplastic Composites Conference 2020
Keynotes from Boeing and Ford Motor Co. will discuss potential and progress for thermoplastic composites use in the aerospace and automotive industries.
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Proving out LMPAEK welding for Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator
Clean Sky 2 STUNNING project will manufacture lower thermoplastic fuselage while MECATESTERS will test LMPAEK in conduction and induction welding for parameters, cyclic loading, aging and environmental effects .
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Using mobile susceptors to innovate thermoplastic induction welding
IS Groupe and Arkema patent ISW for high-strength UD welds, temperature control and 50% less energy.
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New research provides guidance for optimized thermoplastic composite overmolding
TPRC process modeling and testing of single- and dual-step processed parts points to optimum process conditions and improved design features.
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