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and strong. Thermoplastic composite
laminates can be stamp-formed at high
temperatures into a variety of shapes.
The stamp forming process is characterized by high heating and cooling rates,
which makes this process highly suitable
for mass production. Process simulation tools allow for fast evaluation of
the effects introduced by modifications
of product design, production process
and material configuration. Sebastiaan
Haanappel points out that “in practise,
it is a big advantage to avoid trial and
error, which can be prohibitively expensive. Once I have obtained my PhD, I will
continue my activities at AniForm. Our
aim is to lower the application threshold of
thermoplastic composites, to be achieved
by offering support to industries in terms of

software, consultancy and advice.”

A world-leading research centre
The TPRC was founded in 2009 as an
independent research centre in the field
of pre-competitive research into thermoplastic composites. The TPRC is now
a world leader in this field. The centre
works with a wide range of partners, including Boeing, TenCate, Fokker Aerostructures and the University of Twente.
Professor Remko Akkerman, chairholder
of the Production Technology group at
the University of Twente’s Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW), holds the
position of technical director at TPRC.
He manages the centre together with
Managing Director Harald Heerink. The
remaining TPRC staff currently includes

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seven PhDs, four senior research associates, two technicians and six students
performing graduation projects. The
centre also houses the AniForm spin-off
company, and offers accommodation for
other relevant start-ups.
Sebastiaan Haanappel defended his
doctoral dissertation at the University
of Twente in April 2013. His thesis and
chief supervisor is Professor Akkerman.
The PhD thesis entitled “Forming of UD
fibre-reinforced thermoplastics: a critical
evaluation of intra-ply shear” is available
on request from m.vanhillegersberg@
utwente.nl. n
More information:
www.utwente.nl
www.tprc.nl

market place

Advanced Structures

Johns Manville ........................ p.4

and Composites Center .......... p.17

Kistler ................................. p.63

Asahi Kasei Plastics ............... p.33

Kraussmaffei ........................ p.25

BASF .................................. p.10

Lanxess ............................... p.34

CCP Composites ................... p.11

MAN Bus & Trucks ................ p.13

CEDREM ............................. p.11

Northrop Grumman .............. p.15

CETIM ................................. p.40

ONERA ................................ p.40

Chinese Composites

PSA Peugeot Citroën ......... p.11, 51

Association (CCA) .................. p.23

Safran ................................. p.11

Componia AG ......................... p.28

Samsung .............................. p.11

Cykno .................................. p.66

Schuler Group ....................... p.61

Dipex ..................................... p.4

Scott Bader .......................... p.36

Faurecia Automotive Seating ... p.43

SGL Group ............................ p.11

Gaius Automotive ................... p.38

TaikoMasa ............................ p.66

Galway Carbon ..................... p.36

Thyssen Krupp ..................... p.11

GE Aviation ........................... p.11

Ticona ................................. p.47

GM ..................................... p.10

Total .................................... p.11

Henkel AG & Co. .................... p.25

Triumph ............................... p.15

Hexagon .............................. p.10

University of Nottingham ........ p.55

Hexcel ................................. p.11

University of Twente ............... p.64

Huntsman Advanced Materials . p.30

University of warwick ............. p.47
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