This presentation will cover the basics of Very Long Fiber (VLF) reinforced thermoplastics and the unique performance benefits these compounds bring to metal replacement applications. A brief review of the manufacturing of Very Long Fiber (VLF) will be followed by discussions covering resins, fibers, property comparisons, and metal replacement case studies. The goal of the presentation is to provide the attendee with the basic knowledge required to evaluate which applications in their market area might benefit from the use of Very Long Fiber reinforced thermoplastics. Dave Sterling, Global Application Development Manager, RTP Company