Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics

Sustainable, inline recycling of carbon fiber

Shocker Composites and R&M International are developing a supply chain for recycled CF with zero knockdown vs. virgin fiber, lower cost and, eventually, lengths delivering structural properties close to continuous fiber.

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Thermoplastics

New Dutch research center focuses on thermoplastic composites

The goal of the TPAC is to reduce processing costs to broaden the use of thermoplastic composites for more sectors.

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Thermoplastics

AZL and IKV explore thermoplastic tapes in injection molded parts

Study explores how thermoplastic tapes might reduce costs and increase performance of injection molded parts.

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Thermoplastics

Asahi Kasei launches Thermylene P11

Next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds opens new opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.

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Construction

Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM) with moi composites

Continuous fiber 3D printing using epoxy, vinylester and acrylic with continuous glass, carbon, basalt and other fibers, including deposition along nonlinear curves, is only the beginning.

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Prepregs

CAMX 2018 preview: C. A. Litzler

C. A. Litzler Co. Inc. (Cleveland, OH, US) is debuting its improved standard thermoplastic prepreg machines, available for water-based and solvent-based resins in various widths and fibers, for use with multiple resins systems.

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Thermoplastics

New PFA Composite has enhanced dry run capability

Greene Tweed’s new wear-resistant thermoplastic composite with a three-dimensional carbon-fiber architecture, offers enhanced performance over other PFA-based material.

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Thermoplastics

Recyclable thermoplastic composites liftgates offer weight savings

Magna to launch two more thermoplastic liftgates this year. 

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Prepregs

New horizons in welding thermoplastic composites

Latest developments in qualification, production and applications for aerospace and automotive.

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Ketones

Welding thermoplastic composites

Multiple methods advance toward faster robotic welds using new technology for increased volumes and larger aerostructures.

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