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?
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.”
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
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."
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."
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.”
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.”
