The thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg tape line is designed to study unique resin and fiber combinations and specific manufacturing conditions. In addition, it is an important capability to provide ...

The Department of Plastics Engineering provides instruction about and performs research on thermoplastic and thermoset elastomers. Since thermoset elastomers, including thermoset rubber, require ...

Among the promising materials gaining traction are thermoplastics.” Unlike traditional thermoset composites, thermoplastics can be reheated and reshaped. Lukas Raps from the German Aerospace ...

NREL researchers, funded by the US DoD, leverage 3D printing and thermoplastics to produce wind turbine blades.