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Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, has revolutionized composite production by enabling the layer-by-layer construction of intricate composite structures. In the realm of composites, additive manufacturing techniques allow for the creation of complex geometries with precise fiber orientations and resin distribution, optimizing material performance. This technology offers the flexibility to customize parts, reduce waste, and experiment with novel composite combinations. By depositing materials layer upon layer, additive manufacturing facilitates the production of lightweight, high-strength components tailored for specific applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, pushing the boundaries of what's achievable in composite design and fabrication.

Processes in composites manufacturing encompass a diverse array of techniques employed to fabricate composite materials. These processes include methods like hand layup, where layers of resin and reinforcement materials are manually placed, and vacuum infusion, where a vacuum draws resin into a preform. Other techniques like compression molding, filament winding, and automated methods such as 3D printing are utilized to create intricate and specialized composite structures. Each process offers unique advantages in terms of precision, scalability, and efficiency, catering to diverse industry needs. As technology advances, newer methods are emerging, promising faster production cycles, reduced waste, and increased customization, driving the evolution of composite manufacturing towards more sophisticated and versatile methodologies.

Pioneering technocenter advances RTM, thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, microwire, novel lighter weight LSP and more.

Additional five years of collaboration will continue to focus on the extensive use of Roboze’s 3D printing technology for lightweight composite components.

Independent composite material manufacturer continues to grow its global reach, maintains its flexible customer support with the opening of an additional facility on its U.K. campus.

Nine partner institutes opened their machine halls and research laboratories for visitors, highlighting their focuses and synergies between science, industry and AZL’s team of experts.

Twenty-two million in funding by the NDAA accelerates Maine’s R&D support of natural polymers and other wood fiber bio-products for startups and established companies.

Environmental management systems (EMS) certification, in addition to clean energy investments and more eco-friendly prepreg products, are some of the ways PRF is lessening the company’s environmental impact.

Kimya’s filaments portfolio will be offered alongside Airtech’s Dahltram pellet and filament resins, adding to its LFAM and thermoplastic product line.

Addition of RTM work cell at South Carolina facility enhances customer support in aerospace, defense industries.

Enhancements and additional capabilities further bolsters the software solution’s ability to support composites fabricators in an increasingly data- and AI-driven landscape.

Contracted by the AFRL, Firefly will use its expertise to design, build and test a composite-based nozzle extension to reduce costs, improve performance and accelerate rocket engine production.