Toray Expands NCAMP Qualification For Cetex® TC1225/T700 Thermoplastic UD Tape System
BY Composights
Published: 03 Jun 2026
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Toray Advanced Composites has expanded its NCAMP qualification program for the Cetex TC1225/T700 thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape system, strengthening its certified material database for aerospace composite manufacturing applications.
The material system combines TORAYCA T700 carbon fiber reinforcement with a resin-rich thermoplastic architecture designed to support automated aerospace production processes. According to the company, the configuration is optimized for high-rate manufacturing methods including automated tape laying (ATL), automated fiber placement (AFP), autoclave processing, out-of-autoclave (OOA) curing, vacuum bag only (VBO) consolidation, shuttle press, and continuous compression molding (CCM).
The Cetex TC1225/T700 UD tape prepreg is engineered to improve process efficiency in automated composite manufacturing environments by enabling consistent layup behavior, improved consolidation quality, and reduced cycle times in high-volume aerospace production.
Following our recent NCAMP qualification of the fabric-based semi-prepreg and laminates in December 2025, we re excited to be adding this high-performance, process-optimized Cetex TC1225/T700 UD tape to our family of NCAMP databases, said Scott Unger, CEO of Toray Advanced Composites. This further reinforces Toray s commitment to accelerating adoption of thermoplastic composites across the aerospace supply chain.
He added that the company continues to work closely with industry partners to develop automation-ready AFP and ATL solutions aimed at improving cycle times and enabling cost-efficient, high-rate production of composite structures. An additional NCAMP qualification for the Cetex TC1225 UD tape reinforced with TORAYCA T1100 is currently in progress and is expected to be completed by September 2026.
The development reflects growing aerospace industry adoption of certified thermoplastic composite systems, where standardized material databases and automation-ready tape technologies are increasingly enabling scalable high-rate aircraft manufacturing.
Source: Toray Advanced Composites | News
