Thermoplastic Composites

Sao Paulo Initiative on Research and Innovation in Thermoplastic Composites

I) What is SPIRIT?

SPIRIT is an initiative proposed with the objective of establishing a local network for collaborative research on thermoplastics composites materials.

II) What are the main goals?

Create a Brazilian Thermoplastic Composites ecosystem: Embraer, Alltec, ITA, UNESP, LEL-IPT, IAE and TenCate collaboration to stimulate and accelerate thermoplastic composites innovation on Embraer fleet.

To prepare for future adaptation and application of thermoplastic composites on a larger scale on Embraer platforms (structures and interiors);
To build a BRAZ local resource pool with in-depth knowledge and experience in thermoplastic composite materials, processes and design;
To connect this strong BRAZ TPC ecosystem to established thermoplastic composites networks (e.g. TPRC).

III) Who are the SPIRIT Partners?

IV) SPIRIT Activities:

Create a material database for TORAY TC1225 5HS T300J low-melt PAEK:

TC1225 is an engineered thermoplastic composite material, utilizing a semi-crystalline engineered polyarlyetherketone (PAEK) resin for excellent mechanical performance and lower processing temperatures (by 50 - 75°C).

Performed tests:

Stiffness, Strength and Toughness: Tensile, Compression, In-Plane Shear, CAI, OHC, ILSS, GIC;

Thermal Analysis: TMA, DMA, DSC, TGA;

Morphological Characterization: Volume Fraction;

Dynamic Material Properties Characterization: Impulse Excitation of Vibration;

Create a stiffened panel demonstrator:

Apply the acquired knowledge on a small-scale demonstrator for proof-of-concept.

Newsletter:

FINEP - EUREKA — Globalstars Brasil 2018: Follow up SPIRIT-FLY project between ALLTEC and TenCate Advanced Composites selected for a 113.000,00 EURO funding (24-09-2019)

10th FEIPLAR Composites 2019: How Supply Chain Collaboration can accelerate the Adoption of Thermoplastic Composites in Aerospace (08-11-2018)

https://www.compositesworld.com/: TenCate celebrates assembly of thermoplastic composite consortium in Brazil (22-08-2018)

https://www.insidecomposites.com/: TenCate celebrates assembly of SPIRIT consortium (22-08-2018)