JEC Awards 2023: Manufacturing of a Krueger wing flap in thermoplastic

Innovative Krueger Flap produced In-situ with an automated thermoplastic process.

Innovative Krueger Flap produced In-situ with an automated thermoplastic process. The innovative Krueger flap, produced through this multi-partner project, has a large and complex shape and was manufactured using an in-situ thermoplastic consolidation process. It outperforms existing processes in terms of structural and industrial performance with higher production, better process stability and improved composite quality.
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