Why a research center for thermoplastic composites?
The technological challenges faced by industry can be found at various technology and manufacturing levels of readiness. Although specific thermoplastic composite components and substructures are already being applied commercially, there is limited understanding of complex physical mechanisms and phenomena in the use and manufacturing of thermoplastic composites.
Meet the teamThermoPlastic composites Research Center
The TPRC, as a unique worldwide research center for thermoplastic composites, believes that a thorough understanding of materials and processes at a fundamental level is required to deliver on the promise of thermoplastic composites as the material of choice for light-weight components. In the TPRC well-known experts in the field of thermoplastic composites work together on increasing knowledge of these materials and of their behavior, product design and processing technologies.
The main objective of the TPRC is to understand the complex relationships between these fields of interest and implement this knowledge in design guidelines.
The TPRC has a relatively short, but rich history. In 10 years, the TPRC has grown into a unique worldwide research center for thermoplastic composites. Check the history.
Learn all about the benefits of composites
In this tutorial, the benefits of composites in aircraft are explained by Arnt Offringa, Head of Thermoplastic Composites Technology, Fokker, GKN Aerospace. Arnt is a highly valued ambassador of the TPRC.
This SAMPE Thermoplastics Composites Webinar - Benefits of Composites in Aircraft - is featuring Arnt Offringa, Head of Thermoplastic Composites Technology, Fokker, GKN Aerospace. Captured at 2019 CAMX - The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo.
TPC NL - the Smart Industry Fieldlab
TPC NL, the Smart Industry Fieldlab for ThermoPlastic Composites, aims at making thermoplastic composites work for local and (inter-)national industry and thus enhance their economic impact.
TPC NL is a joint development of the TPAC (ThermoPlastic composites Application Center) and the TPRC (ThermoPlastic composites Research Center) both based in Enschede, The Netherlands. This offers a sound base on thermoplastic composite knowledge and expertise and a direct link with industry (both large enterprises and SMEs) and universities (University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences).
Meet the team!
With TPRC's experienced and multidisciplinary team and the experts from partners, the TPRC has the capabilities to tackle any problem you may have with regard to thermoplastic composites. Within the TPRC, renowned experts in the field of thermoplastic composites work together to increase knowledge of these materials and their behavior, product design and processing technologies.
Who are the people behind the success of the TPRC? What drives them and what do they dream about? How do they look at the future of thermoplastic composites? Read more about the #TPRCminds.
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General Manager
Harald Heerink
Scientific Director
Remko Akkerman
Technical Director
Sebastiaan Wijskamp
Senior Research Associate
Wouter Grouve
Senior Research Associate
Laurent Warnet
Senior Research Associate
Ulrich Sachs
Research Engineer
Jeroen Houwers
Researcher and Lab Operations Coordinator
Coen Hartjes
Research Engineer
Andres Garcia
Researcher
Marten van der Werff
Research Engineer
Thibault Hernandez
Research Engineer
Rick Schrijver
Research Engineer
Simon Veenstra
Research Engineer
Emiel van de Wetering
Research Engineer
Linda Grafen
Research Technician
Gert-Jan Nevenzel
Research Technician
Edwar Boer
Laboratory Support & Procurement
Selma Kalee
Prevention worker
Bert Vos
Financial Controller
Matthijs van der Velden
Manager Marketing & PR
Esther van der Veen-Brummelhuis
Marketing & PR
Sanne Bruggink
Marketing & PR
Mayke Klumper
PhD Student
Jagadeesh Narayana Swamy
PhD Student
Ramona Sitohang
PhD Student
Erik Krämer
PhD Student
Vanessa Marinosci
PhD Student
Sebastiaan van den Berg
PhD Student
Waqas Ali
PhD Student
Yannick Buser
PhD Student
Dennis Brands
PhD Student
Rens Pierik
