Thermoplastics
NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs
Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.
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Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen
Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.
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Alformet white paper examines untapped potential of TPC electric motor sleeves
The resource, geared toward electric motor and composites specialists, discusses rotor and stator sleeve design considerations, manufacturing insights and more.
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UD Automated B.V. startup innovates thermoplastic tapes, looks to grow operations
Since its founding in 2022, UDA has developed a process achieving thermoplastic tapes with various fiber and polymer combinations. Now, the company looks ahead to future strategies and partnerships.
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Thermoplastic composite partnership drives customer support, systems industrialization
JEC World 2025: Unwind3D Srl and Advanced International Multitech are highlighting the Spidui compression molding cell and TP Multi-Station Lines for significant scale-up of thermoplastic parts production.
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Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density
Ultra-thin CFRTP plates developed by Hycco achieve a 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density, high durability for fuel cells in long-flight drone and heavy-mobility applications.
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Röchling and partners iterate thermoplastic composite convertible roof beam
Röchling Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Envalior and Valmet replaced traditional magnesium with composites, achieving a more seamless, lightweight structural design that opens opportunities for other vehicle applications.
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Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs
The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.
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A legacy of innovation in advanced thermoplastic composites
ATC Manufacturing, a 2024 Top Shops honoree, enables high-rate aerospace production with sustainable, lightweight and durable thermoplastic composite solutions.
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Assembling the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator: The final welds
Building the all-thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator comes to an end with continuous ultrasonic welding of the RH longitudinal fuselage joint and resistance welding for coupling of the fuselage frames across the upper and lower halves.
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