Tier 1 partners
We proudly present our Tier 1 partners. These partners have access to all the research generated in the field of thermoplastic composites and enjoy full voting rights in the Consortium Board. Would you like to know more about Tier 2 membership? Look here.
We believe that successful innovation is driven by a good fundamental understanding. Our understanding of material behavior in melt and the resulting unique characterization tests that we have created, for example, are well appreciated by numerous aerospace companies, whom we help to produce defect-free thermoplastic composite parts.
Testimonials
What do our members say about us?
Boeing
Alex Rubin, Principal Senior Technical Fellow – Boeing Research & Technology“Thermoplastic materials and processes enable us to reduce the weight and cost of aircraft components, and to produce composite components at a very high rate of production. This allows designers to explore new applications previously dominated by metallic components. I would describe research conducted at TPRC as World Class. Boeing’s collaboration with TPRC researchers results in a new generation of materials and processes, driving new applications for Boeing products.”
Aniform Engineering
Sebastiaan Haanappel, Managing Director – Aniform Engineering“Our collaboration with TPRC researchers leads to matured, recognized, and standardized material characterization methods for forming simulations, which are eventually of great benefit to all our clients.”
Syensqo
Jim Pratte, Senior Research Fellow – Solvay Composite Materials Global Business Unit“Syensqo's research and innovation experts will work hand in hand with the TPRC on selected projects where we see joint benefits. Syensqo and the TPRC are both committed to increasing the adoption of TPC by the aerospace and automotive industries, and our membership will strengthen our ability to contribute to industry developments.”
Collins Aerospace
Teresa Kruckenberg, R&D Director - Collins Aerospace“TPRC and its consortium members are leaders in the industry for thermoplastic composite materials, processing and process simulation, and design for the manufacture of thermoplastic composite structures.”
Victrex
Petros Karapapas - Aerospace Composites Expert / Technologist at Victrex“With TPRC we tap into knowledge and things that we don't have the time for. They contribute to getting a better understanding of our material data, which obviously helps our material customers. An equally important second benefit that we gain from the collaboration is the nice environment to network with people and to promote thermoplastic composites. Having access to the courses and to specific projects, for example to do specific tests, that’s beneficial for us, knowing that there is somebody there that can always support us.”
Coriolis Composites
Frank Lancelot, Chief Commercial Officer - Coriolis Composites"Through their work the TPRC advances the knowledge and understanding of thermoplastic composites for the whole of the composites industry. With more than 10 years of experience in thermoplastic composites, Coriolis Composites is working hand-in-hand with the TPRC since the beginning and is grateful for the common efforts and successes in developing the process capabilities for thermoplastic composites."
