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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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Q&A: Importance of reliability in large-scale additive manufacturing
Thermwood Corp. CEO Ken Susnjara shares an LSAM supplier’s perspective on enabling reliable, continuous manufacturing performance.
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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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Natural fiber composite wheelchair seat design aims for sustainable mobility
The National Composites Centre and Motivation provide an easily manufactured, locally sourced mobility solution for disabled people in developing countries.
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ThermHex, EconCore invest in automated production for PP honeycomb sandwich, recycled PET products
Targeting recycled and high-performance thermoplastic options, automated R&D lines increase volume and speed for honeycomb, sandwich panel and finished part production.
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In-mold coating offers high-performance finishing for epoxy-infused composites
ODG Composites’ Element Xtreme is a lightweight, long-lasting protective and aesthetic coating suitable for a range of industrial and commercial applications.
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CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
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ATLANTIS program develops 12-MW floating offshore wind turbine concept
Part of a two-year DOE-funded project, partners including GE and Glosten investigate lighter-weight, more economically competitive designs for offshore wind.
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Optimizing a wind turbine nacelle cover to meet LCOE demand
Suzlon Group redesigned a composite nacelle cover with in-situ molded stiffeners to reduce manufacturing and material costs while maximizing part performance.
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