Maximize the flexibility of your production with thermoplastic fiber preforms.

✓ With outstanding impact strength and mechanical rigidity

for more efficient processing without chemical hardening and

precise adaptation to complex shapes

reusable, as they are easy to reshape.

Tailored Fiber Placement made by TFP Technology
Thermoplastic fiber preforms

Using an advanced TFP process , we produce fiber preforms that have been specially developed for processing with thermoplastics or in thermoplastic processing methods. We use fibers such as carbon or glass fibers, sustainable natural fibers and commingling yarns. The preforms offer outstanding properties in terms of impact strength and high mechanical rigidity. Our technology enables the precise adaptation of preforms to complex and demanding shapes. This is crucial for the manufacture of components that have to withstand specific loads and requirements.

Benefit from these advantages:

Our semi-finished textile products are suitable as reinforcement structures for all products made of plastic or SMC material. They impress with their outstanding textile, thermal, mechanical and optical properties.

No matter what challenge you are currently facing with your product or component, let us work together to find a way to optimize your products.

Thermoplastic processing methods for textile preforms

Thermoforming / hot pressing

In thermoforming or hot pressing, the embroidered fiber material is laminated or coated with a thermoplastic film. The laminated material is then heated to make it malleable. It is then pressed into or over a mold, where it takes on the desired shape under pressure and heat.

This process is particularly suitable for flat or slightly curved parts and is often used in the automotive and aerospace industries for interior trim and structural components.

Injection molding

In injection molding, the embroidered fiber material is inserted into an injection mold as a reinforcing insert. Thermoplastic resin is then injected into the mold, encasing the fiber insert and forming the finished part.

Suitable for more complex parts with specific reinforcement requirements, such as housing parts or components with high mechanical loads.

Laminating and hot pressing

The embroidered fiber material is laminated with thermoplastic resins or films and then brought into its final shape under heat and pressure in a press.

This process is often used to produce flat or slightly curved parts with high strength and rigidity requirements.

Textile preforms reinforce components and products in these and other applications

Building & Architecture

For load-bearing structures and façade elements where lightness and strength are required. In the manufacture of insulating components or sound absorption materials.

Marine & Shipbuilding

In the production of lightweight, corrosion-resistant and strong components for ships and boats.

Automotive industry

Fiber-reinforced preforms for thermoplastic processing are lightweight. Perfect for spoilers, interior trim and other structural and non-structural parts.

Medicine & Orthopaedics

In the manufacture of prostheses and orthopaedic aids, which have to be light and stable.

Electronics

In housings and structural parts for electronic devices where strength, lightness and insulation properties are important.

Sport & Leisure

In the production of lightweight and robust parts for bicycles, skis, snowboards and other sports equipment.

Textile preforms for further processing using thermoplastic processes

Together we develop the right combination of carrier material, fiber or fiber mix, fiber orientation and contour of the reinforcement structure (preform) for further processing in your component or product. Right from the start, we pay attention to the cost-efficient production of your semi-finished products.

Our fiber preforms and functional elements are suitable for further processing with these

thermoplastic processes:

  • Thermoforming
  • Injection molding
  • Laminating and hot pressing

Choose the right fiber or fiber combination

For your specific application, we find the right fiber or fiber combination that offers the required material properties for your textile preform. Combine different lightweight fibers with each other or with metal fibers to create hybrid structures. Your product and your application determine the right mix of materials.

We will be happy to advise you personally!

Commingling for thermoplastic applications

The introduction of commingled yarns or hybrid yarns marks a significant advance in textile processing technology. This technology offers decisive advantages, particularly in the field of thermoplastic applications. It enables the combination of carbon, glass, natural and high-performance fibers with various plastics such as polypropylene (PP), polyamide 6 (PA6) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).

The integration of two different materials into one yarn made from continuous filament fibers opens up new possibilities and applications – during the automated embroidery process and in the final product. The embroidery process allows precise placement of the fibers, resulting in even distribution and strength in the end product.

Tailored fiber placement significantly minimizes waste and lowers your production costs. At the same time, they are highly recyclable and reusable.

PP: Faser für thermoplastische Faser-Preforms

PP (polypropylene)

PP is a versatile polymer with excellent properties, including low weight, resistance to moisture and chemicals and good insulating properties. The combination of carbon, glass and other fibers with PP fibers opens up possibilities for durable and lightweight materials that are used in various industries, from packaging to sports equipment.

PA6: Faser für thermoplastische Faser-Preforms

PA6 (polycaprolactam / polyamide 6)

PA6 in combination with carbon fibers has shown remarkable advantages. The addition of carbon fibers to PA6 significantly improves stiffness and strength, resulting in materials that can withstand extreme loads. The commingling of these two materials creates innovative opportunities for automotive, construction and high performance applications where strength and durability are critical.

PEEK: Faser für thermoplastische Faser-Preforms

PEEK (polyether ether ketone)

The use of PEEK in fiber technology has attracted attention because this high-performance polymer has exceptional mechanical properties, chemical resistance and temperature stability. In combination with glass fibers, for example, PEEK can lead to composite materials that guarantee exceptional strength and rigidity. Commingling this polymer with other fibers expands applications in areas such as aerospace, automotive and medical technology.

Benefit from preforms using tailored fiber placement

Economical

Cost-efficient production of complex preforms

Complex structures

Complex patterns, layers or arrangements of fibers in preforms for precise reinforcement

Lightweight & stable

Lightweight fibers and carrier materials, but high rigidity due to optimal fiber orientation

Hybrid

Individual combination of lightweight fibers (carbon, glass fiber, aramid, basalt, ...) and metals

Multifunctional

Seamless integration of heating wires or sensor threads in fiber preforms

Reproducible

Production with high repeat accuracy in small and large series

Textile preforms from the manufacturer

  • Do you want to make your plastic component or product more stable,lighter and more efficient ?
  • Are you looking for a manufacturer who will work with you  to develop a customized fiber reinforcement that flexibly strengthens your component  exactly where you need the structural performance most?

Get in touch with us! We look forward to your idea or challenge!

We create your dry preforms

Fiber preforms can do even more

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Using an innovative TFP process, we produce fiber preforms for thermoset processing.

Elektrische Heizelemente vom Hersteller TFP Technology

Electric heating elements - also for integration in fiber composites

Integrate a heating function seamlessly and homogeneously into your fiber composite component or plastic product!

Sensor mats & textile sensors manufactured by TFP Technology

Preforms with sensors for integration into fiber composites

Seamlessly expand your fiber composite component with necessary or additional functions, such as damage sensing, measurement data acquisition, data transmission and much more!