Reinforcements
Cincinnati’s BAAM proves utility of recycled materials in AM
Cincinnati Inc. modified the extruder of its Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) system to be able to process virgin carbon fiber/ABS and recycled carbon fiber/ABS.
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Continuous fiber-reinforced, 3D printed houses on the horizon
3D-printed modular building manufacturer Mighty Buildings moves toward certification of higher-strength, more sustainable glass fiber-reinforced housing panels.
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Henkel collaborates on study to reduce carbon footprint of aerocomposite parts
Led by Boeing Germany, research group aims to combine traditional manufacturing with digital tools to decrease part weight, optimize production efficiency.
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CNT-enhanced carbon fiber strengthens mountain bike team's race wheels
NAWA’s vertically aligned carbon nanotube technology enhances shock resistance, increases strength for Santa Cruz team’s mountain bike wheels.
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Kordsa launches new structural reinforcement products
Kratos carbon fiber-reinforced materials are said to offer sustainable reinforcement for reinforcing existing concrete structures.
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Markforged next-generation fiber-reinforced 3D printer
Markforged will debut its newest continuous fiber-capable 3D printer, the FX20, at Formnext in November 2021.
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Aluminum-coated, multifilament yarn shields against electromagnetic radiation
FibreCoat and DBF Deutsche Basalt collaboration develops a material combining a basalt fiber core coated with aluminum that is light, strong, cheap and sustainable.
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Collins Aerospace ramps up electric motor development for Airlander 10 airship
Collins Aerospace completes design review and begins fabrication of a 500-kilowatt electric motor for the composites-intensive aircraft, with flight qualification testing to occur in 2023.
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McNAIR Aerospace Center installs Heraeus Noblelight humm3 technology
Composites heating technology will comprise of a fully integrated system with a plug-and-play head module to further extend AFP and cylinder production capabilities.
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Carbitex carbon fiber plates featured in new Speedland trail footwear
DFX carbon fiber inserts from Carbitex help the purpose-built trail SL:PDX model achieve dynamically flexible performance while also providing stability and agility.
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