Additive Manufacturing

Thermoplastics

Novel composite aims to resolve self-healing material challenges

University engineering researchers have developed and tested self-healing composites capable of self-repairing in place repeatedly without losing healing properties, as well as enhancing resistance to fracture.  

Read More

Additive Engineering Solutions announces new director of business development

Andy Bridge fills the newly created position to support AES’ LFAM technology growth initiatives, bringing years of experience in composite tooling.  

Read More
Molds/Tools

Massivit 3D wins IBEX Innovation Award for additive composite tooling system

The Massivit 10000 provides automated, high-speed tooling for composite materials manufacturing, finds foothold in marine industry.    

Read More

Anisoprint R&D team begins 3D printing center at Jacobs University Bremen

Established research environment to comprehensively upgrade CFC technology, explore new composites methods, formulations and designs.  

Read More

Formnext Chicago secures premier exhibitors

The newly announced additive manufacturing show, Formnext Chicago, will take place at McCormick Place in spring 2025.

Read More
Sustainability

KraussMaffei adds additive manufacturing, sustainability to strategic focus

Presenting at this year’s K Show, the plastics company adds AM machines to its exisiting portfolio, positions itself to pursue a circular economy.  

Read More
ATL/AFP

Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 1

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary methodology that can inform composites design and manufacturing via use of more effective and sustainable materials, structural fabrication and technological practices.    

Read More

9T Labs, Purdue University to advance composites use in structural aerospace applications

Partnership defines new standard of accessibility to produce 3D-printed structural composite parts as easily as metal alternatives via Additive Fusion Technology, workflow tools.  

Read More

Mighty Buildings completes 3D-printed zero net energy home, expands B2B growth

Fiber-reinforced 3D-printed home incorporating the panelized Mighty Kit system is part of a future community of 40+ units designed to provide environmental and economic benefits.  

Read More

Voxelfill process presented by AIM3D overcomes inhomogeneous strength properties in 3D printing

Through the Voxelfill approach, components are 3D-printed via cross-layer filling versus layered printing, strengthening Z-direction weakness for materials like fiber-reinforced composites.  

Read More
Zone 5 CLEAVER
Airtech
Coast-Line Intl
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Carbon Fiber 2024
CAMX 2024
HEATCON Composite Systems
Release agents and process chemical specialties
Airtech International Inc.