Additive Manufacturing
CEAD launches application-specific, cartesian-style Flexcube printing cell
Fully automated, all-in-one 3D printing platform handles high-rate industrial-sized composite parts printing and postprocessing in a compact, accessible design.
Read MoreXenia Materials launches 3DF filaments, expands into FDM, FFF
3D printing filament collection incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement, bio-based options.
Read MoreEndless Industries launches Endless One continuous fiber 3D printer
Medium-scale printer demonstrates open industry and material capabilities for demanding structural needs.
Read MoreKraussMaffei expands composites, plastics capabilities at Brighton, Michigan facility
The site recently installed a powerPrint large-format AM system, thermoforming machine and more to serve customers in North America.
Read MorePost Cure: Continuous fiber injection reinforces 3D printed parts
Reinforce3D’s postprocessing technology injects continuous carbon fibers and liquid resin into parts with tubular cavities, enabling reinforcement and integral joining for components like a satellite antenna support.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei, Aquafil develop 3D printing material combining cellulose nanofiber, recycled PA6
Available as a pellet or filament, the material is said to exhibit formability and strength properties suitable for automotive and aerospace applications.
Read MorePurdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting
Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.
Read MoreJuggerbot 3D announces MSU, ORNL as partners for hybrid LFAM composites project
Air Force-funded initiative looks to LFAM thermoset, thermoplastic advancement for fast, inexpensive composite tooling production.
Read MoreAIM3D announces Voxelfill resolves inhomogeneous strength of 3D printing
Validation of 80-100% tensile strength and comparability to injection molding via Voxelfill extrusion process was achieved through plastic and fiber-filled test series.
Read MoreAvoiding pitfalls in the design of LFAM composite components
Recoat temperature, part orientation and bead geometry are some key design variables to consider for a successful and reliable large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) process.
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