Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics 26 Jun 2023

Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace partner to mature induction welding technologies for eVTOL scale-up

Major aerospace supplier commits resources to scale rate-enabling manufacturing processes for Supernal’s SA-A1 CFRTP component assembly.

Aerospace 26 Jun 2023

Manufacturing the MFFD thermoplastic composite fuselage

Demonstrator’s upper, lower shells and assembly prove materials and new processes for lighter, cheaper and more sustainable high-rate future aircraft.

Sustainability 23 Jun 2023

The NCC calls for interest in TPC pipe permeability project

The joint industry project seeks to better understand the permeability performance of thermoplastic composite pipes for hydrogen distribution to de-risk for widespread adoption.

Advanced Air Mobility 21 Jun 2023

GKN Aerospace, Joby Aviation sign aerostructures agreement

GKN Aerospace will manufacture thermoplastic composite flight control surfaces for Joby’s all-electric, four-passenger, composites-intensive ride-sharing aircraft.

Thermoplastics 20 Jun 2023

JEC World 2023 highlights: Innovative prepregs, bio-resins, automation, business development

CW’s Jeff Sloan checks in with JEC innovations from Solvay, A&P, Nikkiso, Voith, Hexcel, KraussMaffei, FILL, Web Industries, Sicomin, Bakelite Synthetics, Westlake Epoxy and Reliance Industries.

Ketones 19 Jun 2023

Tool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts

Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.

Hydrogen Storage 15 Jun 2023

THOR project develops mass-producible CFRTP hydrogen tanks

The three-year project, concluded in 2022 and aided by partners spanning the entire hydrogen storage supply chain, tested and produced 15 thermoplastic tanks, with the goal of achieving broader market introduction.

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