Over 10 years of research & growth
The TPRC has a relatively short, but rich history. In 10 years, the TPRC has grown into a unique worldwide research center for thermoplastic composites.
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- Fall '11
- Spring '12
- Summer '12
- Spring '13
- Fall '15
- Spring '16
- Spring '16
- '17
- Spring '18
- Fall '18
- '19
- Spring '19
- Fall '19
- Fall '19
- Spring '20
- Fall '20
- '21
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Birth of the TPRC, making use of the facilities of the University of Twente.
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Acquisition of own floor space on Business and Science Park.
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Installation of the press, the autoclave and the Instron testing equipment.
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Official opening of the TPRC laboratory double floor space.
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Installation Coriolis fiber placement equipment. Doubled office space and opening conference room.
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Opening welding laboratory.
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Installation robotized induction welding equipment.
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Installation Krauss Maffei injection overmolding machine.
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International recognition with obtaining various awards.
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The TPRC team has grown to 40 employees and PhD students.
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The TPRC welcomes its 20th member.
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10 year anniversary of the TPRC.
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20th Technical Advisory Board meeting.
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Future of Thermoplastic Composites conference on October 8, 2019.
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The TPRC welcomes its 22nd member.
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World’s first Flying fully Recycled Thermoplastic Composite Application in Aerospace.
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23rd TAB meeting.
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In 2021 we celebrate that the 10th PhD student will be graduating at the TPRC!
