Additive Manufacturing
BigRep, Teton Simulation partnership integrates SmartSlice into large-format 3D printing
High-quality, production-level parts capability now available for large-format 3D printing, with current compatibility with BigRep PRO HT and HI-TEMP CF filament materials.
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Suprem launches continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic brand tailored to AM
Filaprem materials feature high quality, exceptional fiber/matrix distribution and low porosity.
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Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
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3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial
Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.
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NREL explores novel manufacturing approach for next-generation wind turbine blades
3D printing of thermoplastic blades enables thermal welding and improves recyclability, offering the potential to reduce turbine blade weight and cost by at least 10%, and production cycle time by 15%.
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Scandinavian-inspired Japanese furniture brand debuts customized carbon fiber lounge chair
Mishima’s lounge chair frame is constructed via AM from a single piece of continuous carbon fiber, originally developed for the rigors of aerospace.
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Scheurer Swiss commissions composite geo-alarm system to detect natural disasters
Carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed inserts with glass fiber insulation are bonded to carbon tubes with fast-cure epoxy. The alarm system itself is mounted in areas like rock crevices to detect vibration and movement.
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Purdue University composites center opens large-scale additive lab, seeks consortium partners
Purdue’s Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC) cut the ribbon on the Thermwood LSAM Research Lab, which partners can access with Purdue’s ADDITIVE3D simulation module.
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MVP releases new model of RAM system for thermoset materials
New large-format AM machine model, RAM 48, maximizes production efficiency and enables custom build dimensions when fabricating thermoset materials.
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AIM3D multi-material 3D printer targets precise, cost-effective polymer processing
Extrusion 3D printer offers considerably faster build rates and can print up to three different materials in parallel for metals, ceramics and high-temperature plastics such as PEEK and PPS with or without fiber filling.
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