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?
Sogeclair
Sebastien Cochais, Industrial Manager - Aviacomp“As thermoplastic materials pave the way for high-rates, cost-efficient, and sustainable production processes, Sogeclair joins the TPRC to make use of its know-how and develop international research and technology partnerships, from upstream to applied research and product development. Through TPRC membership, Sogeclair is enhancing its position to support its customers for the technological revolution of future aircraft programs. TPRC expertise combined with our innovation DNA should lead us to tomorrow's breakthroughs!"
Turkish Aerospace Industries
Bekir Ünlüoğlu, Structural Engineering Manager Aerostructure, Turkish Aerospace Industries"If you are working with thermoplastics, the TPRC is the right partner for you to create a successful thermoplastic product. Their expertise guide YOU to develop your product.
Responsive layout and experienced staff."
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.”
DAHER
Dominique Bailly, Head of Research & Technology (R&T) - Daher"We are fully ready to contribute to the thermoplastic composites value chain that TPRC has brought together, and to benefit from the knowledge of other consortium members. In particular, we appreciate the added value of working with PhD students that gives us access to academic studies and analyses on material behavior during the industrial processes."
Toray Advanced Composites
Frank Meurs, Managing Director - EMEA, Toray Advanced Composites“The commercial adoption of thermoplastic composites requires the involvement and partnership of the complete supply chain. Over the past 10 years the TPRC has played a pivotal role in establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing capability where Toray Advanced Composites can introduce new material concepts, and test the boundaries of process capability. We are very grateful to our TPRC partners and look forward to the future.”
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.”
