Thermoplastics

Composites 4.0

SAM|XL receives grant for composites research towards sustainable aviation

Jointly with TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the SAM|XL field lab will receive €4.9 million for projects in liquid hydrogen composite tanks, thermoplastic composite aerostructures and smart maintenance and repair.

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Setforge to serially produce composite parts using 9T Labs technology

The former metal component forger seeks the disruptive manufacture of high-performance CFRTP parts using 9T Labs’ Red Series Additive Fusion Solution platform for current and new markets.

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Thermoplastics

Thermwood adds angle layer printing feature to LSAM large-scale AM systems

The ability to print at a 45º angle adds to the system’s current horizontal and vertical orientation capabilities, enhancing the flexibility of producing large-scale composite thermoplastic parts.

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Lanxess, Kautex Textron explore D-LFT for EV battery housings

Research cooperation substitutes steel and aluminum with a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic technology demonstrator for advantages in weight, functional integration and mass production.

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Welding

FACC emphasizes fast-cure prepregs, thermoplastics, bio-based composites for next-gen aerostructure sustainability

The Tier One’s Sept. 2021 BEyond magazine highlights its investments in new factories, materials and technologies for the next generation of cost-effective, sustainable composites for aviation.

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Automotive

Lanxess demonstrates Tepex composite material in structural bracket application

Lightweight bracket offers firm clamping of batteries in Mercedes-Benz S-Class with high strength under sustained dynamic stress, functional integration and no risk of short circuiting.

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Thermoplastics

Fraunhofer IPT develops thermoplastic composites in hydrogen storage, engine blades and more

Active in laser-assisted tape winding and in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites since 1988, the IPT in Aachen, Germany continues to push new materials, applications and Composites 4.0 digital processing.

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Plant tour: ATC Manufacturing, Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.

ATC is at the top of the list when it comes to thermoplastic composites and aerostructures manufacturing. CW explains why.

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Sustainability

Collins Aerospace acquires thermoplastic parts fabricator Dutch Thermoplastic Components

The acquisition underscores Collin’s commitment to deliver light, cost-efficient and sustainable aircraft structures.

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Trends

Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel

Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.

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