PAEK
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.
Stewart Mitchell
Technical Writer
CompSTLar Project Achieves Lab-Scale, Graphene-Enhanced Carbon Fiber UD Tape
SNAPSHOT: Partner Aimplas successfully manufactured continuous unidirectional carbon fiber tapes incorporating graphene/CNTs-doped LMPAEK matrix, targeting multifunctional TPC with improved electrical conductivity and laser susceptibility.
Read MoreVIDEO: 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.
Read MoreTPRC 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.
Read MoreToray 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.
Read MoreA+ 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.
Read MoreReese-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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Thermoplastic composites welding advances for more sustainable airframes
Multiple demonstrators help various welding technologies approach TRL 6 in the quest for lighter weight, lower cost.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
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.
Read MoreToray completes NCAMP qualification for Cetex low-melt PAEK
Toray Advanced Composites builds consistency and performance of its fabric-based TPC material while broadening its industry adoption and streamlined integration into certified aircraft structures.
Read MoreTeijin Carbon, A&P Bimax TPUD braided fabric meets scalable composites manufacturing goals
A combination of Teijin Carbon’s UD thermoplastic tapes and A&P Technology’s braided fabrics translates into a PAEK biaxial fabric with minimal crimp, high drapability and other rate-enabling qualities.
Read MoreUltrasonic welding for in-space manufacturing of CFRTP
Agile Ultrasonics and NASA trial robotic-compatible carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic ultrasonic welding technology for space structures.
Read MoreAGY, A+ Composites launch fiberglass thermoplastic tape line
Unidirectional S2 glass fiber reinforced with LM-PAEK and PEI boosts mechanical and thermal and sustainability properties for wrapped and layered composite applications.
Read MoreDaher 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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Plant tour: Victrex Composites Solutions, Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.
De-risking thermoplastic composites at industrial scale via hybrid overmolding.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
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.
Read MorePEEK vs. PEKK vs. PAEK and continuous compression molding
Suppliers of thermoplastics and carbon fiber chime in regarding PEEK vs. PEKK, and now PAEK, as well as in-situ consolidation — the supply chain for thermoplastic tape composites continues to evolve.
Read MoreTri-Mack introduces thin, lightweight thermoplastic composite enclosures
Durable, low-cost manufacturing support wide range of industrial uses, with option for embedded EMI shielding.
Read MoreElectroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture
Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.
Read MoreClean Sky 2 FRAMES project advances heating simulation of thermoplastic composite AFP with xenon flashlamp
Heraeus Noblelight and Compositadour develop heating simulation to optimize process temperatures during automated fiber placement of composite aerostructures.
Read MoreOut-of-autoclave VBO rear spar, thermoplastic ribs target Wing of Tomorrow
French Tier 1 aerospace supplier Daher develops out-of-autoclave materials and process technologies for application in next-gen structures for the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow program.
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Short carbon fiber compounds expand reach of thermoplastic composites
With fiber weight fractions of up to 50% and an array of thermoplastic matrices available, injection molding compounds are expanding composites’ capabilities.
Peggy Malnati
MMT, Contributing Writer, MoldMaking Technology
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Boston Materials
Supercomp, ZRT and Bimetal are three of Boston Material’s z-axis carbon fiber products developed via its patented magnetic alignment process.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: A&P Technology
A&P Technology’s new product offerings include slit tape thermoplastic fabrics that can be braided into fabrics up to 60 inches wide.
Read MoreVictrex launches LMPAEK polymer grade for 3D printing
Victrex AM 200 improve melt extrusion by filament fusion (FF), direct granule extrusion, and laser sintering processes and enhances z-strength and interlaminar strength.
Read MoreTeijin Carbon Europe launches carbon fiber/PPS UD tape
The new Tenax prepregged tape with PPS matrix allows entry into new cost-sensitive markets while offering the typical TPUD advantages like resistance to chemicals and solvents, low flammability, storage or shipping at room temperature and recyclability.
Read MoreWing of Tomorrow ribs: One-shot, thermoplastic, OOA consolidation
GKN Aerospace’s carbon fiber thermoplastic aircraft rib design accomplishes 45-minute cycle times, reduced weight and competitive costs via a customized press system.
Read MoreENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
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