Over 10 years of research & growth

We have a relatively short, but rich history. In just over 10 years, the TPRC has grown into a unique worldwide research center for thermoplastic composites.

Birth of the TPRC, making use of the facilities of the University of Twente.
Acquisition of own floor space on Business and Science Park.
Installation of the press, the autoclave and the Instron testing equipment.
Official opening of the TPRC laboratory double floor space.
Installation Coriolis fiber placement equipment. Doubled office space and opening conference room.
Opening welding laboratory.
Installation robotized induction welding equipment.
Installation Krauss Maffei injection overmolding machine.
International recognition with obtaining various awards.
The TPRC team has grown to 40 employees and PhD students.
The TPRC welcomes its 20^th member. Read more
10 year anniversary of the TPRC. Read more
20^th Technical Advisory Board meeting. Read more
Future of Thermoplastic Composites conference on October 8, 2019. Read more
The TPRC welcomes its 22nd member. Read more
World’s first Flying fully Recycled Thermoplastic Composite Application in Aerospace. Read more
We welcomed our partners to the 23rd Technical Advisory Board meeting.
Over €6 million for UT’s Perspective program: lighter vehicles. Read more
We welcomed a brand new Doctor of Philosophy in our midst. On November 4th, Erik Krämer successfully defended his dissertation. Read more
The TPRC welcomes two new members. Read more
We welcomed another brand new Doctor of Philosophy in our midst. On January 27th, Ramona Sitohang successfully defended her dissertation. Read more