Tier 2 partners
We proudly present our Tier 2 partners. These partners have access to all the research generated in the field of thermoplastic composites and enjoy partial voting rights in the Consortium Board. Would you like to know more about Tier 1 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?
Aviacomp
Sebastien Cochais, Industrial Manager - Aviacomp“As thermoplastic materials pave the way for high-rates, cost-efficient and sustainable production processes, Aviacomp 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, Aviacomp 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 breakthroughs!"
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.”
Solvay
Jim Pratte, Senior Research Fellow – Solvay Composite Materials Global Business Unit“Solvay’s research and innovation experts will work hand in hand with the TPRC on selected projects where we see joint benefits. Solvay 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.”
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.”
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
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."
