Processes
Anisoprint signs MOU for space-based continuous fiber 3D printing
Continuous fiber co-extrusion (CFC) technology capacities in orbit and for the deployment of additive manufacturing have been demonstrated and validated.
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High-performance sustainability and cost-efficiency advance with HiPerDiF
In the latest chapter of the HiPerDiF (High Performance Discontinuous Fibre) story, commercial production is on the near horizon for high-performance composite materials that are both sustainable and formable, leading to simpler, more cost-efficient composites manufacturing.
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BM Composites announces the launch of the Linx 30 Superyacht Tender
The first custom tender brand designed and made in Mallorca, Spain, highlights the customizable Linx 30, a carbon fiber infused superyacht with 30-40% improved fuel efficiency.
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Hypertherm announces release of ProNest 2023 CAD/CAM nesting software
ProNest 2023 focuses on improving its automated Industry 4.0 functionalities and reducing cutting waste, ultimately giving users a more holistic operations perspective.
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Massivit 5000 3D printer expedites printed parts, increases workflow efficiency
The industrial-scale dual-material printer, with additional Industry 4.0 features, can produce full-scale parts, prototypes and molds 30 times the speed of competitive 3D printing.
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Rocket Lab successfully deploys four Alba Orbital PocketQubes into circular orbit
A new goal for the carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed nanosatellites was achieved, including a sun synchronous orbit and a successful recovery mission.
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Desktop 3D printing companies MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merger
The new entity will maintain headquarters in New York, U.S. and the Netherlands, with respective CEOs serving as co-CEOs.
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Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures
The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.
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Difficult Materials Make Automated Fabric Cutting More Indispensable than Ever
With lingering supply chain shortages, difficult-to-cut materials like Kevlar and many others demand a more accurate and efficient cutting process. Automated cutting is the answer.
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Clemson Composites Center: Working with industry to transform composites
Offering liquid and thermoplastic composites molding, LCA-weighted simulation, full testing to validate materials/process data cards, CCC’s digital life cycle approach unites manufacturing, microstructure, part property map and structural analysis.
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