For several decades, the use of glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic (GFRT) composites by the automotive industry has been steadily increasing for standard performance applications.¹ The values that GFRTs bring include intrinsically high specific stiffness, low cost, and the ability to produce parts quickly with minimal manufacturing complexity.

Glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic (GFRT) composites are becoming more common and, as such, a wide array of fabrication techniques is currently available.