Thermoplastic resin systems have enjoyed decades of use in composites manufacturing, but primarily in smaller secondary structures. However, many end markets served by the composites industry are maturing quickly and demanding materials and processing solutions that can meet high-rate/high-volume requirements — particularly in aerospace, advanced air mobility and automotive applications. This means, in many cases, getting out of the autoclave, migrating away from thermoset resin systems and moving toward thermoplastic resin systems. Despite these challenges, the composites industry is working quickly to mature processing technologies to help fabricators upscale thermoplastic part size.

During CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts will explore the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing. This includes a look at the evolution toward larger presses, in-situ thermoplastic automated fiber placement, injection overmolding, tooling for large thermoplastic parts, welding for assembly, process control solutions and case histories of large thermoplastic parts manufacturing.

Not able to attend the live event? All registrants will receive a link to view the recording as well.