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- Thermoplastics - CompositesWorld
Thermoplastics play a pivotal role in composite materials by serving as the matrix phase that binds reinforcements together
- Thermosets vs. thermoplastics: Is the battle over?
Thermosets vs thermoplastics: Is the battle over? Dale Brosius, the chief commercialization officer for the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) and a regular CW columnist, sees a shift in the industry from infighting between proponents of thermoset and thermoplastic composites to a healthier competitive atmosphere that serves to make composites overall more
- Scaling up thermoplastic composites recycling
Thermoplastic composites are always said to be “recyclable ” Netherlands-based recycler Spiral RTC discusses the process, challenges, applications and opportunities to building a real recycling ecosystem
- Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic . . .
Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites
- VIDEO: Collins Aerospace optimizes thermoplastics for aircraft parts . . .
Collins Aerospace is developing a thermoplastic composite nacelle to meet the production demand of 80 aircraft per month
- KVE, Pinette PEI to supply TPC induction welding equipment
In June 2025 at the Paris Air Show, KVE Composites Group (The Hague, Netherlands) and Pinette Emidecau Industries (Chalon Sur Saone, France) signed an agreement to work together in supplying induction welding equipment for the assembly of thermoplastic composites (TPCs) Through this nonexclusive partnership, welding technology will be added to Pinette PEI’s thermoplastics manufacturing
- Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded . . .
Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded boss areas to fit EV battery space BRYSON project demonstrates possible designs, automated manufacturing and low permeability concepts, including EVOH liner and novel PPA matrix
- JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for . . .
JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for FR, machining, digitized processes and more CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses latest developments in composites from this year’s show
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