Thermoplastic Composite Materials for High-Speed Aerospace Manufacturing

Thermoplastic Composite Materials for High-Speed Aerospace Manufacturing

Boeing and Airbus are investigating advanced thermoplastic composite materials, which can be reshaped, reheated, and welded, thereby reducing curing times and enabling automated production for next-generation jets targeting approximately 100 units per month. These thermoplastic composites will be replaced by aluminium for future airplane models, as these composites are lightweight, which results in fuel savings and lower emissions.