Free White Paper For Aerospace Engineers, Project Managers, & Product Designers

Evaluating high-performance polymers for structural, interior, & fluid-handling components 

Aerospace teams are quickly replacing metal with choice advanced plastics as programs face relentless pressure to reduce weight, improve fuel efficiency, and meet stricter sustainability targets. However, many legacy designs are still constrained by traditional metals. This white paper explains how advanced thermoplastics and composites unlock lighter, more durable, and more manufacturable components without compromising safety or certification requirements. It also delves into: 

• How material choices impact fuel burn, maintenance intervals, and total lifecycle cost.
• Where high‑performance plastics can replace steel or aluminum in current platforms.
• Key considerations for certifying polymer-based components in regulated aerospace environments.

Learn more in our most current white paper for aerospace teams.

The paper also highlights widely used  aerospace plastics and how to leverage specialized grades for demanding use cases. Specialized  high-performance materials commonly used include the following:

• PEEK: Bearing, carbon‑filled, and EMI‑shielding formulations; suitability for high‑temperature, high‑load, and additive‑manufactured parts.
• PEI (ULTEM): Common aerospace grades and where to deploy them for strength, flame retardance, and dimensional stability.
• PPS: Linear high‑performance grades for chemically aggressive environments where tight tolerances and long‑term stability are critical.