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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.

Third in a series on crashworthiness testing analyzes the upper levels of the building block approach and the importance of numerical analyses.

ADNOC International, now XRG, achieves total of 91.3% after additional acceptance period.

Additive targeting enhanced composite material strength is to undergo performance testing, collaborative deployment for COPVs.

Final certifications for the ultra-long range, high-speed composites-intensive business jet have confirmed longer range, higher cruise speeds and shorter takeoff and landing distances than previously expected.

GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.

3D printers, five-axis machining and software equipment additions to a dedicated CNC facility will support growth of Norco’s existing capabilities and build market diversity.

Aviation startup will use the Xcelerator platform to achieve its aircraft vision. Other Siemens collaborations deliver software additions to deliver, democratize industrial AI for small companies, startups.

Since its installation, the rapid heating/cooling press has become of great importance to the Institute for Lightweight Structures’ work in processing high-performance structural and hybrid components for industrial-scale applications.

Lockheed Martin, Building Composites LLC, Gurit, BYK, Dieffenbacher, Vartega, the UT Research Foundation and OSG USA spotlight new hires, member additions or award honorees.

Low-density syntactic foams have been qualified for use in 11,500-meter ocean depths in addition to approval of manufacture.