Thermoplastics
Mikrosam to supply GKN Fokker with AFP, consolidation equipment for thermoplastic composites
The suite of equipment includes Mikrosam’s latest automated fiber placement (AFP) machine, slitting equipment for thermoplastic prepregs and a custom-engineered thermoplastic consolidating machine.
Read MoreAnisoprint launches ProM IS 500 industrial 3D printer
ProM IS 500 is said to be the first industrial printer for continuous fiber-reinforced high-temperature plastics.
Read MoreAlbany International acquires CirComp GmbH
German innovator in RTM will help Albany Engineered Composites accelerate technology development in thermoplastic composites
WatchCTC, an Airbus company, deploys Plataine AI-based solution to industrialize lightweight structures
3D-Hub demonstrates new production possibilities and will transfer knowledge to Airbus production sites and suppliers.
Read MoreArkema expands high-performance solutions to the 3D printing of composites
Arkema announces partnerships for innovative new solutions for manufacturing continuous fiber composite parts using 3D printing.
Read MoreBÜFA to distribute Covestro's Maezio UD tapes
Covestro enters into a distribution agreement granting BÜFA Thermoplastic Composites distribution rights for Maezio thermoplastic unidirectional) tapes.
Read MoreSolvay joins TPRC as Tier 1 member
Solvay’s new thermoplastic composites centers in the U.S. and Belgium will work closely with the ThermoPlastic Composites Research Center on collaborative research.
Read MoreBio-derived thermoplastic elastomers designed for overmolding
PolyOne’s reSound OM thermoplastic elastomers, derived from sugarcane, are said to offer hardness levels and performance comparable to standard TPEs.
Read MoreSolvay, Baker Hughes to expand use of thermoplastic composites in oil and gas pipes
Solvay and oilfield equipment company Baker Hughes plan to implement thermoplastic composite materials in offshore flexible pipes and risers.
Read MoreComposite insert as a structural reinforcement for A-pillars
A Porsche structural A-pillar reduces weight and increases strength with a hybrid part combining thermoplastic composites, steel and structural foam.
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