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?
DTC
Rene van der Burg, Sales Director – DTC“DTC strongly supports TPRC. Our key driver is to gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of thermoplastic composites through collaboration with TPRC and its partners' to enable further expansion of thermoplastics in the aerospace industry.”
Howmet Aerospace
Massimo Cella, Howmet Aerospace“Through the TPRC activities we are increasing our application knowledge. We better understand the interactions between fasteners and thermoplastic materials. Knowledge allows product enhancements and evolution to offer better solutions to our customers.”
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.”
Aniform
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.”
Victrex
James Myers, Head of R&D - Aerospace & Composite Applications"As a world-leading research hub for thermoplastic composites, the TPRC provides access to leading-edge composite research. Their open, collaborative approach and high-quality R&D, assist Victrex in advancing the commercial development of composite technologies."
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.
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