Thermoplastic Unidirectional (UD) Tape: Materials, Processing Science, and Structural Implications for Continuous Fiber Composites
Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com]Published : January 05 , 2026 Abstract Thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape has emerged as a critical intermediate material for next-generation continuous fiber reinforced composite structures. By combining aligned continuous fibers with melt-processable thermoplastic matrices, UD tapes enable rapid manufacturing cycles, weldable joining strategies, and improved […]