Additive Manufacturing
CEAD, AES kick off U.S. symposium highlighting LFAM ecosystem
CEAD Flexbot print cell demonstrations and industry presentations showcased the emerging options in 3D printing for polymers, composites and more at AES’ Akron facility.
Read MoreLarge-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit
Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
Read MoreIndustrializing additive manufacturing in the defense/aerospace sector
GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.
Read MoreUMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record
Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.
Read MoreVoxelMatters report reveals top companies in composites AM
The new market study identifies key players in a $785 million global market that has grown by 21% year on year.
Read MoreILAuNCH Trailblazer project to use AM technologies to produce large-scale composite rockets
ILAuNCH partnership, joined by ANU and New Frontier Technologies, will develop a qualified manufacturing process that will directly contribute to the development of launch vehicle development.
Read MoreMaterialise adds three materials to enhance industrial 3D printing
Materialise expands additive manufacturing portfolio with early adoption of new HP PA 12S and integration of PA 11 and PA-CF materials.
Read MoreUMaine researchers aim to recycle wind turbine blades as 3D printing material
With a DOE grant in hand, UMaine’s ASCC seeks to develop an approach to recycle shredded wind turbine blade material as a cost-effective reinforcement and filler for large-scale 3D printing.
Read MoreAirtech, AES partner to grow LFAM applications
Airtech will provide extensive AM support, while AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products, all of which will further materials development, market strategies and design practices.
Read MoreMitsubishi Chemical Group reveals 3D Printing FGF Challenge winner
Startup company selected, including two special recognition awards, highlight FGF applications for children’s seats, FGF extrusion and LFAM for cores and mandrels for composite parts manufacture.
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