ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC)

Injection overmolding allows for complex parts with high structural performance, a high level of function integration, net shape processing and edge finishing. At TPRC, we are working on enhancing the availability of design tools for the manufacturing of injection overmolded parts. Some areas that we are specialized in are: • Simulation from virtual forming via injection molding to structural analysis; • Interface strength characterization; • Residual stress- and warpage modeling. Read more about our research: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9vPTPtE #injection #overmolding #advanced #research #composites

Our top quality knowledge on thermoplastic composites and our consortium full of professionals in this field can accelerate your project(s). We are always eager to meet you and discuss your opportunities. Find TPRC at the following events this year: 📅 24-09-2024 | 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 TPRC will be heading to Belfast, Ireland, for the SAMPE Conference on the 24th - 26th of September. More than 100 authors will present their technical papers and other experts in our field will share their knowledge and explore the latest technological innovations on advanced and sustainable composites. 📅  09-10-2024 | 𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐂 2024 The valuable international conference and exhibition focused on thermoplastic composite technologies, ITHEC, will take place this year again in Bremen on October  9-10. This event will present and discuss the newest scientific results and innovative technologies. Meet TPRC in exhibition booth D22, Hall 4! We look forward to meeting you at these events and exploring the future of thermoplastic composites! 👋 Read more: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-KGGUzh #events #materials #composites #international #ITHEC

Are you interested in training on thermoplastic composites in our state-of-the-art lab? At the TPRC there are many training opportunities to increase your knowledge on thermoplastic composites. We offer the following courses: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 This entry-level course involves the typical features of thermoplastic composites. Processing techniques such as press forming, laser-assisted fiber placement, welding, mechanical testing, and NDT will be explained. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 The classroom sessions and practical lab exercises will discuss the press forming process of thermoplastic composites on an advanced level. It is well-suited for engineers who are considering future application of composite forming processes. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 In this course you will learn about different joining techniques for thermoplastic composites, with a focus on welding methods. One of the topics that will be addressed is the adhesion of thermoplastic composites to dissimilar materials. 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 The TPRC offers customized training that is focused on the topics that you are interested in. The course can involve workshops of a generic nature or about specific materials, processes, or properties. We include interactive workshops to merge practical work in our lab with theoretical knowledge. Feel free to contact us: 👉https://lnkd.in/emMSi53C #training #learning #opportunities #composites

TPRC’s research roadmap focuses on generating essential knowledge about thermoplastic composites and their manufacturing processes. Our research roadmap covers a broad range of themes, including: • Advanced forming and overmolding technologies; • Cost-effective manufacturing of large aerospace structures; • Sustainable processes for thermoplastic composites; • Performance of thermoplastic composites. Our research directions are defined in close collaboration with our esteemed partners. In addition to the roadmap, the TPRC performs exclusive research for members and non-members. These projects range from short-term engineering work and training that is tailored to your wishes, to longer research projects. Are you excited to meet us and discuss TPRC’s research roadmap? Meet us at the 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 on 24-26 September or at 𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐂 2024 in Bremen on 9-10 October. 👉 https://lnkd.in/erb85aRY #technologies #aerospace #sustainability #performance 

The TPRC is looking for new Research Engineers to join our enthusiastic team! 🔬🔍🛠️ Are you ready to take on the challenges in the thermoplastic composites technology field? As a Research Engineer, you will work on the latest generation of composites and combine research with application development, closely related to the industry. Next to that, our expert consortium smoothly enables opportunities to work with large stakeholders in the #aerospace and #automotive industries. If your ambitious mind is curious about this vacancy, we would love to set up a meeting with you! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyh_g3g4 #careers #vacancy #research #engineer #development

Does your project require extensive knowledge on thermoplastic composites? 💡 Every day at the TPRC, we are dedicated to gaining a more fundamental understanding of thermoplastic composites and their processing techniques. With our cutting-edge expertise and modern lab facilities we aim for the creation of more lightweight, strong, and sustainable parts for aircrafts and automotive structures. The TPRC offers consultancy that can involve both large- and smaller-scale, application-oriented research projects to members as well as non-members. Together we can tailor the project to meet all your requirements. Contact us to discuss your project! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebNc9hjK #consultancy #composites #project #knowledge

Are you interested in gaining more knowledge about the fundamental research we perform at the TPRC? Dive into our four-episode TPRC Talks series! 🎥 This in-depth series was recorded live from our lab in Enschede. The episodes involve discussions about a broad range of composite processing technologies, such as stamp forming, injection overmolding, welding, and more. Experts from the field and TPRC’s valued partners joined us as guest speakers in the studio to talk about the state-of-the art technologies and future developments. Would you like to see the TPRC talks? 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5_wnWh7 #welding #research #overmolding #technologies #joining #composites

One of the many innovative topics that TPRC is working on is 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐀𝐅𝐏), an additive manufacturing technique for composite parts. For the NXTGEN Hightech project, for instance, we focus on rapid characterization of the tape material for high precision AFP. The aim is to create a clear overview of the dominant properties that influence the stability of the manufacturing process, such as geometry variations, surface topology, laser reflection and absorption, and thermal conductivity. The rapid material characterization is useful for the ongoing development of process simulation tools and inline monitoring and controlling solutions. Curious about TPRC’s research topics? 👉https://lnkd.in/e7CyuxiW #research #innovation #manufacturing #composites

Are you interested in meeting to discuss our ideas about thermoplastic composite technologies and applications or other related topics? You can find us at the following events or feel free to contact us directly. 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 24 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 📅 September 24th-26th, 2024 📍 Belfast, Northern Ireland Read more: 👉https://lnkd.in/ePYEtBXY 𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐂 2024 📅 October 9th-10th, 2024 📍 Bremen, Germany Read more: 👉https://lnkd.in/esMiUXj9 #event #research #materials #composites

New research publication! 📃 “𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏-𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓-𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒔” Lars Niens, Senior Research Engineer at TPRC, has performed research on the in-plane permeability and air evacuation time of fiber-placed thermoplastic composite preforms. The recent publication presents a simulation tool that can predict which intertape channel dimensions lead to effective in-plane air evacuation. The results from the models indicated that in-plane air evacuation through engineered intertape channel network with automated fiber placement (#AFP) is quick, and it takes only a few minutes to evacuate 99% of the air from large preforms like fuselage panels. Read more:  👉 https://lnkd.in/ep8d9wTv This research was published in cooperation with Jagadeesh Narayana Swamy, Wouter Grouve, Sebastiaan Wijskamp and Remko Akkerman. #fiber #placement #VBO #aerospace #thermoplastic #composites