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A350 production scrap into MFFD rod

herone Gmbh
Our innovation transforms production scrap from the Airbus A350 into high-performance thermoplastic composite rods for the MFFD crown module. Scrap from Collins Aerospace is compounded by SPIRAL into granulate, molded into inserts, and co-consolidated with Teijin slit tape. This collaborative approach marks a first step towards circularity in aerospace

Why and Whom

Repurposing production scrap from Airbus A350 clips to create thermoplastic composite rods for
the Multi-Functional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD), offering a circular and sustainable solution by leveraging the recyclability of high-performance thermoplastic composites.

Partners

Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH | Spiral RTC | Collins Aerospace

Key Benefits

Key benefits
• Circular Material Flow in aviation
• CO2 Reduction: 20 kg of CO2 emissions per kg
• Weight Savings: Replace metallic components
• Cost-Efficiency: Lower virgin material usage
• High mechanical performance and durability

Awards

Award Finalist - Circularity & Recycling
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