Tier 2 partners
The TPRC Tier 2 partners have access to all the research generated in the field of thermoplastic composites. The Tier 2 partners enjoy partial voting rights.
Catch the overview of the Tier 2 partners.
The TPRC believes that successful innovation is driven by a good fundamental understanding. The understanding of material behavior in melt and the resulting unique characterization tests that TPRC has created, for example, are well appreciated by numerous aerospace companies, whom TPRC helps to produce defect-free thermoplastic composite parts.
Testimonials
What do our members say about us?
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.”
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.”
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!"
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."
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.”
Arconic
Massimo Cella, Arconic“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.”
