NEWS Majors target CFRT tapes


Two announcements have highlighted the growing interest of polymer producers in the potential for continu- ous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRT) tapes used in advanced composites manufacturing. Fibre manufacturer Toray Advanced


Composites and BASF have signed a manufacturing and supply agreement focused on the production of CFRT tapes for the automotive and industrial markets. Toray will make the tapes using BASF’s Ultramid PA resins, which it will reinforce with either glass fibre or carbon fibre. The two said that the deal will make


CFRT material more widely available, thus facilitating the adoption of advanced materials for lightweight, structural components in a wide range of industrial markets. In particular, automotive manufacturers can use


Above: Toray and BASF signed a manufacturing and supply agreement


them to produce optimised compo- nents at a lower cost, while using the latest fabrication methods, like automated stamp forming and overmoulding. Covestro announced it is further developing its Maezio brand of CFRT composites impregnated with thermo-


plastics including polycarbonates, in response to market trends and a growing demand. It has added a new R&D tape line in its Leverkusen laboratory and hybrid injection moulding machines at Markt Bibart, southern Germany, and in China, to support this expansion. “We’re witnessing strong market demand for thinner, lighter, and aesthetically competitive products where thermoplastic composites like Maezio are making a difference,” said Lisa Ketelsen, head of Covestro’s thermoplastic composite business. “The new tape line, in combination with our mass production lines, will allow us to do quick iterations and scaling based on market demand.” � www.toraytac.com � www.basf.com � www.covestro.com


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