Additive Manufacturing

Trends

Fill ACCUBOT combines extrusion with continuous fiber additive capabilities

The system’s additive capability, augmented by subtraction via integrated robotic milling creates the potential for the production of cost-effective, high-performance and multifunctional composite components.

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Marine

MAMBO tests the waters for 3D printing large marine structures

With its MAMBO boat, Moi Composites demonstrates use of its continuous fiber 3D printing technology for customized, automated production for the boating industry.

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CEAD and Belotti make large-scale additive composites manufacturing accessible for industry

Strategic partnership combines expertise of additive and subtractive manufacturing into single hybrid solution: BEAD.

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Ketones

Ohio State CDME advances AM technology with Cincinnati Inc. MAAM printer

With an additive machine that prints ULTEM, PEEK and PEKK thermoplastics, university researchers and students expect to take 3D printing to new heights, including printing a fully functional turbine and internal combustion engines.

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Sustainability

Covestro introduces 3D printing material made from recycled PET

Glass fiber-filled rPET suitable for high performance and structural applications using 3D pellet printing/fused granulate fabrication (FGF).

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Aerospace

Continuous Composites, Saint-Gobain collaboration advances CF3D technology

Saint-Gobain to bring CF3D production systems in-house, with a focus on certifying the patented technology for use in commercial aerospace applications.

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Automation

Hexagon, Authentise end-to-end software platform streamlines AM workflow

Solution integrates shop floor data with data intelligence to orchestrate consistent quality through concept to part for AM industrialization.

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Molds/Tools

ExOne acquisition accelerates expansion into 3D-printed tooling for composites

Patented 3D-printed sand tooling solution from Freshmade 3D applicable for composite layup, vacuum forming, compression molds, with 30-50% cost savings and design flexibility.

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Trends

Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability

Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.

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NatureWorks Ingeo 3D700 biopolymer reduces LSAM warpage, minimizes print failures

Testing by NatureWorks’ global partners demonstrates a shrink rate less than 0.25% in printed parts and obtainable lower print temperatures due to optimized melt viscosity and microstructure.

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microwire technology for composites