Thermoplastics - CompositesWorld Unlike thermoset resins, thermoplastics possess the ability to soften and reform when heated, allowing for reshaping and recycling They offer unique advantages such as high toughness, chemical resistance, and easy processing, making them versatile in various industries like aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods
Thermosets vs. thermoplastics: Is the battle over? For decades, thermosets and thermoplastics competed partly by pointing out each other’s weaknesses I don’t see as much of that today Instead, I see healthy competition to develop material systems and processes that make composites overall more competitive with legacy materials, providing added value and new avenues to high performance
OVERLEAF tackles thermoplastics, open cell insulation, sensors and . . . OVERLEAF tackles thermoplastics, open cell insulation, sensors and testing for LH2 tank Newsletter #4 gives latest status on EU project’s work toward thermoplastic composite tanks with 40% storage density of cryogenic hydrogen for future zero emissions aircraft
Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic . . . The intelligence behind MET-OL lies in its manipulation of polymer chain architecture “The challenge was developing a material with the processing advantages of thermosetting resins including low viscosity for efficient fiber impregnation, combined with the recyclability of thermoplastics,” explains Gerry Boyce, managing director of MET-OL
Reinforced Thermoplastics: LFRT vs. GMT - CompositesWorld Noting that reinforced thermoplastics often beat out metals on the strength of cost reductions won through parts consolidation, she believes a similar scenario could play out when injection-moldable LFRT and GMT are evaluated for the same application
JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for . . . Industrial Summit Technology (I S T , Parlin, N J , U S and Shiga, Japan) exhibited its IMIDETEX fiber made from PI polymer with service temperatures of 250-300°C, but also a lower dielectric constant than glass, aramid or quartz fiber for radio frequency transparency and vibration damping similar to thermoplastics and natural fibers
Welding thermoplastic composites | CompositesWorld 12 Jun 2025 Thermoplastics Mikrosam AFP work cell to enhance Qarbon's TPC part development Commission of a Libra-series robotic AFP system, paired with Toray’s Cetex thermoplastic composite materials, will accelerate Qarbon Aerospace’s development timelines and reduce risk in future aerospace qualification efforts
Thermoplastics in Aerospace Composites Outlook, 2014-2023 Thermoplastics generally exhibit superior impact toughness, fire smoke toxicity (FST) performance and, with the exception of PEIs, chemical resistance (PEIs are susceptible to attack by anti-icing fluids and to moisture absorption, which limits their use in aircraft skins ) Thermoplastics also exhibit a near-infinite shelf life at room
Thermoplastic composites: Poised to step forward In addition, thermoplastics boast high fracture toughness; good mechanical properties; recyclability; low flame, smoke and toxicity (FST), and can be stored at room temperature And as OEMs and aerospace tier suppliers become more familiar with thermoplastics, they’re being used for more complex parts, welded assemblies and primary structures
A legacy of innovation in advanced thermoplastic composites Thermoplastics offer an alternative — a material that can not only meet aerospace specifications, including weight reduction and strength, but also provides a path to optimized production and sustainability Merrifield explains that thermoplastic composites processing is naturally high-rate due to short cycle times