# ATC Manufacturing awarded U.S. Air Force contract for thermoplastic composite structures

ATC Manufacturing has been awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory for a program on thermoplastic composites for large high-rate aircraft structures. The contract involves a new large-format hydraulic press and partnerships with Anduril Industries and Toray Advanced Composites.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-03-01
- Where: Post Falls, Idaho, United States
- Value: $6.70M
- Status: announced
- Products: thermoplastic composite aircraft structures
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [ATC Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/50430.md)
- [Anduril Industries](https://endata.com/companies/9460.md) (partner)
- [Air Force Research Laboratory](https://endata.com/companies/16499.md) (customer)
- [Toray Advanced Composites](https://endata.com/companies/41351.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [atcmanufacturing.com](https://atcmanufacturing.com/atc-expands-afrl/), 2026-03-18: "High-rate thermoplastic production allows us to deliver lighter, corrosion resistant, more durable structures necessary to meet American national security goals."
- [apnews.com](https://apnews.com/press-release/prodigy-news/atc-manufacturing-expands-defense-capabilities-with-u-s-air-force-contract-for-larger-scale-thermoplastic-composite-structures-c8a08801affdc89bee7421dee25a6b85), 2026-04-08: "ATC Manufacturing (ATC) has been awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for a"
- [spokanejournal.com](https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18175-post-falls-manufacturer-snags-air-force-contract), 2026-04-09: "The goal is to demonstrate large stamp formed continuous fiber thermoplastic composites for next generation Air Force and defense aircraft."

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