Thermoplastics
INN-PAEK project succeeds in 100% recyclable turbine
European project replaces complex-shaped metal structure in aircraft cooling system with injection molded thermoplastic composite material for improved sustainability.
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Aitiip Technology Center reports dismantling of thermoplastic parts using resistance welding
Clean Sky 2 HELACS project aims to enable improved recycling of composite components at aircraft end of life.
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Process method enables continuous particle foam production
CAMX 2023: Infinite Hybrid, a technology from Foam Equipment & Consulting Co., enables continuous production without secondary operations.
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AFPT, Alformet advance bending of thermoplastic composite tubes
Specialists in AFP and LATW discuss process and lessons learned for new applications in CFRTP parts.
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Daher CARAC TP project advances thermoplastic composites certification approach
New tests, analysis enable databases, models, design guidelines and methodologies, combining materials science with production processes to predict and optimize part performance at temperatures above Tg (≈150-180°C) for wing and engine structures.
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Optimized approach to predict delamination failure in CFRTP structures
ARRK Engineering and Mitsui Chemicals improved delamination prediction accuracy to help optimize absorbed energy/failure load for an overmolded TAFNEX CF/PP UD tape bumper beam.
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Commingled continuous thermoplastic tow yarns support wide application range
CAMX 2023: An intimate blending of dissimilar fibers in a continuous filament format, Concordia’s engineered commingled yarns provide customized solutions.
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Specialized carbon fiber, thermoplastics and thermosets portfolio
CAMX 2023: Toray Group and its subsidiaries are bringing full-scale application examples to CAMX, highlighting the company’s vast composite material offerings.
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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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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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