Collins Aerospace announced the acquisition of Dutch Thermoplastic Components (DTC), a leader in the development and fabrication of structural thermoplastic composite parts.
With this acquisition, Collins will expand the use of advanced thermoplastics to make aircraft lighter and more fuel-efficient.
Thermoplastic parts can be manufactured in minutes and the process can be easily automated, which makes thermoplastic composites an ideal material for high-rate aircraft production. Thermoplastics are lighter than conventional aircraft materials and require fewer fasteners, which further reduces weight and required maintenance.
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19 November 2021
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Aerospace
