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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.
The companies’ first product from this partnership, aided by an additional $430 million raised by Archer, is planned to be a hybrid-propulsion VTOL that will target a potential program of record from the U.S. DOD.
Per a letter of intent (LOI), the alliance will push the boundaries of additive production of functional and flight-critical aerostructures, with a focus on eVTOL aircraft.
New task group will focus on all additive manufacturing activity within Performance Review Institute’s Nacap program.
CAMX 2024: Interplastic highlights its range of specialty resin offerings, as well as its advancements in R&D producing gelcoats, colorants, bonding compounds, adhesives and putties.
The Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building will serve as space for an additive, hybrid manufacturing test bed, future workforce training, and bio-based materials and sustainable technologies development.
CAMX 2023: Center Street Technologies’ large-scale hybrid 3D printer, paired with its advanced manufacturing confluence (AMC) system, provides a comprehensive additive/subtractive process flow on a single system.
Working with Boeing Australia, Memko and Dassault Systèmes, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has developed a digital twin via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, digitizing processes that could lead toward more efficient and effective maintenance, repair and operations of future fleets.
Toyota Motor Corp. is investing an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby Aviation Inc.’s eVTOL aircraft.
A combination of Airtech’s 3D printing materials and Ascent’s production capabilities aim to support increased use of composite additive tooling in spaces like defense and aerospace.
Companies in multiple segments turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.
