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Hexcel and Arkema pursue thermoplastics

The partnership aims to develop carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes to produce lightweight parts for future generations of aircraft.

28th March 2018

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Stamford, CT

Transport/​Aerospace

The partnership aims to develop carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes to produce lightweight parts for future generations of aircraft. In addition to lightweighting, these new composites will provide lower cost and faster production speeds for customers in the aerospace and the space and defense sectors.

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