Design and Processing Strategies for High-Performance Long Glass Fiber Composites

Long glass fiber composites are transforming thermoplastic product design by enabling lightweight, high-strength components with metal-like performance. Successful design and processing of long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics require a deliberate approach to both part design and manufacturing processes to fully realize their mechanical and structural advantages. When properly implemented, these materials support key industry goals such as lightweighting, metal-to-plastic conversion, and improved durability compared to traditional short glass fiber composites.

This webinar explores what differentiates long glass fiber composites from conventional glass-fiber-filled thermoplastics and identifies design applications best suited to leverage their unique performance characteristics. Through real-world case studies, attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing strategies for  part geometry, mold design, and processing conditions to preserve fiber length and maximize performance. The session also reviews relevant testing methods used to validate mechanical properties and ensure long glass fiber reinforcement delivers the intended strength, stiffness, and impact resistance.