Thermoplastics
TU Munich develops cuboidal conformable tanks using carbon fiber composites for increased hydrogen storage
Flat tank enabling standard platform for BEV and FCEV uses thermoplastic and thermoset composites, overwrapped skeleton design in pursuit of 25% more H2 storage.
Read MoreNovel processes for hybrid thermoset-thermoplastic pultruded parts
CFRP pultrusion and pullwinding specialist Epsilon Composite combines thermoplastic overmolding with traditional thermoset processes, demonstrated through aircraft struts and industrial applications.
Read MoreKautex wins first order for Pentatonic fiber-reinforced skid plate catering to BEVs
Automotive OEM order marks Kautex’s entrance into thermoplastic composite and composite-metal hybrid battery housings and related components.
Read MoreDLR completes MFFD upper shell skin layup
Eight-meter-long CFRTP fuselage skin was achieved via laser-heated in-situ consolidation, with stringers, frames and cleats to be welded.
Read MoreSTUNNING project completes lower half of MFFD
Clean Sky project has delivered the 8 × 4 meter welded aerostructure component, aided by advanced thermoplastic composite technologies and smart robotics.
Read MoreToray develops high-speed thermal welding for thermoset composites
Novel technology forms a thermally weldable layer on the surface of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoset or thermoplastic components, further validated by demonstrators.
Read MoreNovel OCSiAl graphene nanotube concentrate enables conductive thermoplastics
Validated Tuball Matrix 808 provides thermoplastics with optimized electrical conductivity but retains mechanical properties and has minimal impact on a high MFI.
Read MoreAutoneum future-proofs GFRTP production with Evoris digitalization platform
Extensive plant modernization includes new automation and digitalization solutions procured from Dieffenbacher.
Read MoreCovestro to discontinue Maezio product line
Production of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are to be discontinued over the course of 2023, with Covestro focusing on core Engineered Plastics business.
Read MoreOptimizing a thermoplastic composite helicopter door hinge
9T Labs used Additive Fusion Technology to iterate CFRTP designs, fully exploit continuous fiber printing and outperform stainless steel and black metal designs in failure load and weight.
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