Fortify expands fiber-reinforced photopolymer 3D printing line for end-use part applications
Company adds new FRP printers and open access software to enable new advanced materials, including Flux Core and Flux 3D.
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Purdue University to establish Thermwood LSAM research laboratory
Industry-funded research to pursue large-scale composite thermoplastic additive manufacturing, with the goal of providing services to enhance, encourage and expand the adoption of large-scale AM for diverse industrial applications.
Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project
Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.
#lockheedmartin #continuousfiberAM
Thermwood completes first LSAM 1010 system
Large-scale additive manufacturing system simultaneously prints and trims via a single, large gantry and offers speeds up to almost three feet per second.
Impossible Objects, Ricoh 3D partner to produce high-strength 3D-printed composite parts
New material options for industrial customers across Europe to remove barriers to printing parts for drones, aircraft, automobiles, athletic gear and more.
#peek
Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
#trends #composites4_0
Videos / Podcasts
Thermwood presents low-cost LSAM Additive Systems
LSAM Additive Printer is built around a 30-mm print head while retaining all features and print quality known to the company’s large flagship LSAM systems.
Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
#trends #composites4_0
Invar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
#workinprogress #boeing
3D-printed prefab homes aim to disrupt construction market
California startup Mighty Buildings’ award-winning prefabricated building production process relies on large-format 3D printing, UV-curable resins, digital design and automation.
#trends #sustainability
Continuous Composites opens demonstration facility for 3D printing composites
The new building demonstrates the company's patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D), and reflects the relationships it has built over the years with industry members.
#continuousfiberAM
Episode 33: Ethan Escowitz, Arris Composites
CW Talks checks in with Ethan Escowitz, co-founder and CEO of Arris Composites, to learn about the Additive Molding technology his company has developed.
#infrastructure #northropgrumman #automation
Brightlands Materials Center advances continuous fiber 3D printing in Limberg Bike
Other composites innovations include recyclable CFRP connectors, interwoven Dynema/carbon fiber reinforcements and integrating damage sensors into the frame.
#sustainability
DLR launches EmpowerAX to industrialize continuous fiber 3D printing
Global, industry-diversified platform will increase access to additive extrusion (AX) technologies and accelerate technology transfer for users and providers.
#continuousfiberAM #trends
Purdue University to establish Thermwood LSAM research laboratory
Industry-funded research to pursue large-scale composite thermoplastic additive manufacturing, with the goal of providing services to enhance, encourage and expand the adoption of large-scale AM for diverse industrial applications.
Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project
Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.
#lockheedmartin #continuousfiberAM
Thermwood completes first LSAM 1010 system
Large-scale additive manufacturing system simultaneously prints and trims via a single, large gantry and offers speeds up to almost three feet per second.
Impossible Objects, Ricoh 3D partner to produce high-strength 3D-printed composite parts
New material options for industrial customers across Europe to remove barriers to printing parts for drones, aircraft, automobiles, athletic gear and more.
#peek
LafargeHolcim France acquires stake in 3D-printed concrete specialist XtreeE
XtreeE’s current portfolio includes high-performance, 3D-printed concrete applications. Next steps include R&D work in continuous fiber-reinforced concrete.
#infrastructure
Additive Manufacturing Media announces The Cool Parts Showcase
Contest seeks entries in three categories to highlight the best in 3D printing.
Invar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
#workinprogress #boeing
NEW PRODUCTS: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Fortify expands fiber-reinforced photopolymer 3D printing line for end-use part applications
Company adds new FRP printers and open access software to enable new advanced materials, including Flux Core and Flux 3D.
Thermwood presents low-cost LSAM Additive Systems
LSAM Additive Printer is built around a 30-mm print head while retaining all features and print quality known to the company’s large flagship LSAM systems.
Thermwood advances LSAM capabilities with automatic print temperature monitoring
Thermal Sensor Layer Automation system uses a non-contact temperature sensor for continuous temperature data, ensuring precise fusion between large-scale thermoplastic printed layers.
Teton SmartSlice 2.0 offers improved functionalities
Simulation tool for 3D printing provides more ergonomic user features, including view displacement options, tooltips and 10 new material options.
Anisoprint launches Aura 2.1 slicing software for continuous fiber 3D printing
New features include “masks” giving users greater control over fiber reinforcement in an easy-to-visualize manner.
#continuousfiberAM
Stratasys carbon fiber material for 3D printer line is more functional, lightweight and versatile
ABS-based carbon fiber material for the Stratasys F123 Series 3D printer line is 15% stronger and 50% stiffer compared to standard ABS.
