Arkema acquires 10% stake in additive manufacturer ERPRO 3D Factory
Investment enables Arkema to accelerate new development opportunities for high-performance polymers and potential fiber-reinforced materials in additive manufacturing.
Grace Nehls
Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld
SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings
Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.
CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
#discontinuousfiber #autoclave
CRP Technology highlights Windform RS composite material for powder bed fusion processes
Polyamide-based carbon fiber-filled composite provides enhances functionality, flexibility and speed in developing intricate 3D-printed parts.
Fortify, Roger Corp. partner to develop 3D-printed dielectric material systems
Combination of low-loss material systems and the Flux 3D printer series’ advanced composite processing capabilities augment radio-frequency device manufacture.
Large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer aims to expand AM size limits
Italy-based Caracol has developed an extrusion-based, robot-mounted 3D printer to scale up printing capabilities for high-performance aerospace tooling and industrial parts.
#trends #automation #discontinuousfiber
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CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
#discontinuousfiber #autoclave
Large-format 3D printing enables toolless, rapid production for AUVs
Dive Technologies started by 3D printing prototypes of its composite autonomous underwater vehicles, but AM became the solution for customizable, toolless production.
#discontinuousfiber
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
MAMBO tests the waters for 3D printing large marine structures
With its MAMBO boat, Moi Composites demonstrates use of its continuous fiber 3D printing technology for customized, automated production for the boating industry.
#continuousfiberAM
Arkema acquires 10% stake in additive manufacturer ERPRO 3D Factory
Investment enables Arkema to accelerate new development opportunities for high-performance polymers and potential fiber-reinforced materials in additive manufacturing.
SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings
Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.
Fortify, Roger Corp. partner to develop 3D-printed dielectric material systems
Combination of low-loss material systems and the Flux 3D printer series’ advanced composite processing capabilities augment radio-frequency device manufacture.
Braskem, Vartega launch new carbon fiber recycling program for 3D printing filament
Carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene (CF-PP) filament is made from 100% recycled carbon fiber to leverage recycling capabilities and plastic waste elimination.
Arevo debuts custom, 3D-printed composite scooter
Scotsman is a direct-to-consumer, tailor-made electric kickscooter with continuous carbon fiber/thermoplastic unibody frame, handlebars, stem and baseboard.
#continuousfiberAM
Impossible Objects, Owens Corning to produce new high-performance 3D printing materials
Collaboration will develop tailor-made materials for composite-based AM, bring CBAM process to industrial scale to compete with other high-volume manufacturing methods.
#peek
Large-format 3D printing enables toolless, rapid production for AUVs
Dive Technologies started by 3D printing prototypes of its composite autonomous underwater vehicles, but AM became the solution for customizable, toolless production.
#discontinuousfiber
NEW PRODUCTS: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
#discontinuousfiber #autoclave
CRP Technology highlights Windform RS composite material for powder bed fusion processes
Polyamide-based carbon fiber-filled composite provides enhances functionality, flexibility and speed in developing intricate 3D-printed parts.
Fortify Flux 3D printers optimize fiber alignment, enhance properties for tailored composites
Systems combine mixing magnetics and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing to enhance composite microstructures and develop high-performance, low-cost components.
Covestro introduces 3D printing material made from recycled PET
Glass fiber-filled rPET suitable for high performance and structural applications using 3D pellet printing/fused granulate fabrication (FGF).
Hexagon, Authentise end-to-end software platform streamlines AM workflow
Solution integrates shop floor data with data intelligence to orchestrate consistent quality through concept to part for AM industrialization.
#automation #composites4_0
Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability
Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.
