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VIDEO: From PEEK to LMPAEK, and why this material is taking over aerospace
Victrex’s LMPAEK continues proving its value where processing ease meets extreme demands. This snapshot video by ThermoForged and accompanying content published across the CW platform provides an in-depth look at this thermoplastic material.
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TPRC study considers hybrid epoxy-LMPAEK composite co-cured joints
Research looks to co-curing approach as an alternative to directly connect thermoplastic and thermoset composite configurations without intermediates like rivets or adhesives.
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Toray expands NCAMP qualifications for aerospace-focused Cetex TC1225 LM-PAEK
The thermoplastic composite (TPC) material system now has broadened qualification covering UD tapes and processing methodologies like AFP, ATL, OOA and others.
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Century Tool adds thermoplastic composites trial capabilities on-site
Infrared oven investment enables comprehensive glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) and other composite processing trials for industries like automotive and aerospace.
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A+ Composites presents customizable LM-PAEK towpreg tapes
Produced-to-size carbon and glass fiber format tapes and thin-ply option from 85 µm enable optimal fiber-matrix adhesion, temperature and chemical resistance, along with high reproducibility.
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Shenyang Institute of Automation proposes carbon fiber/PEEK 3D printing and welding for on-orbit structures
Verified through a scaled-down prototype, the technology represents a growing body of work seeking to overcome logistical and cost barriers of in-space manufacturing.
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Braided CF/LMPAEK tube system reduces liquid hydrogen fuel line weight by 50-60%
Herone GmbH’s automated technology, combining tape braiding and press molding, produces lightweight, unitized TPC cryogenic fuel lines for applications like liquid hydrogen aircraft propulsion systems and space launchers.
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Reese-solutions GmbH produces thermoplastic composite tubes in <30 seconds/bend
Pultruded carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics offers use of recycled materials, efficient automation to achieve novel products at lower cost, higher volume.
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Donghua University demonstrates in situ consolidation of thick low-melt PAEK laminates
SNAPSHOT: Even without using heated tooling, the Center for Civil Aviation Composites achieved thermoplastic composite laminates with <1% voids, near-zero warpage and good consolidation, showing potential for OOA production.
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Plastic injection to composite overmolding: Evolving mold design for lightweight manufacturing
Hybrid molding is increasing for faster, high-volume production of more integrated parts, but success requires process knowledge which includes new mold developments as processes converge.
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