Additive Manufacturing
Thermwood advances LSAM capabilities with automatic print temperature monitoring
Thermal Sensor Layer Automation system uses a non-contact temperature sensor for continuous temperature data, ensuring precise fusion between large-scale thermoplastic printed layers.
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Teton SmartSlice 2.0 offers improved functionalities
Simulation tool for 3D printing provides more ergonomic user features, including view displacement options, tooltips and 10 new material options.
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Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
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Bell, Ingersoll apply LFAM to main rotor blade component production
Collaborative effort using Ingersoll’s MasterPrint LFAM tool and five-axis milling machine completes successful manufacture of 22-foot-long vacuum trim tool in a matter of weeks.
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Orbital Composites to demonstrate containerized 3D printing robots for AM wind blade manufacture
Project aims to demonstrate additive manufacturing of >100-meter-long composite wind blades with >25% reduced cost.
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Anisoprint launches Aura 2.1 slicing software for continuous fiber 3D printing
New features include “masks” giving users greater control over fiber reinforcement in an easy-to-visualize manner.
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Markforged goes public with merger to one
The 3D printer company’s merger with special-purpose acquisitions company (SPAC) one is expected to close in summer 2021.
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DLR launches EmpowerAX to industrialize continuous fiber 3D printing
Global, industry-diversified platform will increase access to additive extrusion (AX) technologies and accelerate technology transfer for users and providers.
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Stratasys carbon fiber material for 3D printer line is more functional, lightweight and versatile
ABS-based carbon fiber material for the Stratasys F123 Series 3D printer line is 15% stronger and 50% stiffer compared to standard ABS.
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Invar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
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