Thermoplastics
PEEK or PEKK in future TPC aerostructures?
Which is better for in-situ consolidated thermoplastic composite primary structures? Materials play a part as to whether a one-step or two-step process will prevail.
Read MoreThermoplastic composites: Past the tipping point?
The manufacturing world watched a decade ago as automatically placed thermoset composite tapes replaced aluminum in commercial airframes and made composites a household word in markets around the world. Has the time come for thermoplastic composite tapes to make a similar impact?
Read MoreHexcel, Arkema forge thermoplastic composites alliance
Carbon fiber source Hexcel and thermoplastics supplier Arkema partnered in March to provide thermoplastic composite solutions targeted to commercial aircraft OEMs for next-gen aircraft.
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Biomimicry in 3D printing?
New rotational 3D printing method developed by Harvard researchers allows engineered composites to mimic nature.
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Hexcel and Arkema partner to develop aerospace thermoplastic composites
The strategic alliance aims to develop carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes to produce lightweight parts for future generations of aircraft.
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Saint-Gobain acquires HyComp
Group strengthens its portfolio in high performance composites for aerospace and industrial markets.
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Automated Preforming, Part 6: Coriolis Composites
Pioneer in automated fiber placement (AFP) advances preforms for overmolded thermoplastic composites enabling production of one automotive part every 20 seconds.
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Clemson University researcher works to close the gap on composite costs
Rising prices for steel and aluminum could make composite materials more attractive for automotive manufacturing.
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LMI receives multiyear thermoplastics contract from Boeing
Contract follows Boeing's 2017 qualification of the LMI operation as a provider of thermoplastic composite parts.
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Continuous fiber thermoplastics are smart for world’s largest appliance manufacturer
Haier uses Covestro CFRTP in Casarte line of “smart” air conditioners
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