On September 24, 2025, JAMCO Corporation (hereafter “JAMCO”) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. received the 2024 Product & Technology Award from the Japan Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE Japan). The award was given for their jointly developed “Fuselage Skin-Stringer Panel Using an Innovative Manufacturing Process with Thermoplastic Composites.”

 

This award-winning technology uses thermoplastic CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics) to manufacture aircraft fuselage structures. JAMCO was responsible for developing and producing the “fuselage stringers.” Building on its proven ADP (Advanced Pultrusion) technology used for thermoset CFRP components, JAMCO developed a new manufacturing method suitable for mass production using thermoplastic CFRP.

 

Since 2019, JAMCO has been researching the application of thermoplastic CFRP in the aerospace field. In addition to the awarded fuselage stringers, the company continues to develop various structural components that support aircraft frames.

 

CFRP is known for its ability to reduce weight while maintaining strength, making it a popular choice in modern aircraft design. This contributes to lower CO₂ emissions during flight. Thermoplastic CFRP, a newer material, allows for secondary processing and can be reheated to bond parts together (thermal welding). This enables assembly without fasteners, reduces production steps, and further improves weight efficiency.

 

As part of our commitment to sustainability, JAMCO continues to pursue carbon neutrality and will keep working toward this goal.

fuselage stringer(s)