Additive Manufacturing

Automotive

CompoTech launches standard range for carbon finer epoxy beams

Produced via AFP and precision press molded results in a high-strength carbon epoxy composite beam with 10-15% higher stiffness in the axial direction.

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Automotive

Aramis optical strain gage targets material and structural testing

Trilion Quality Systems’ non-contact and material-independent measuring system is cheaper, more accurate, less labor/time-intensive and is said to provide 100 times more data.

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Ketones

Hexcel launches electrically conductive PEKK-based carbon fiber material

HexPEKK EM is a high-performance material for additive manufacturing that meets electromagnetic shielding, radiation absorption requirements. 

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Defense

Aerojet Rocketdyne to provide ULA Vulcan Centuar launch vehicle's key propulsion

The company will supply its two RL10 rocket engines to power the vehicle’s upper stage, thrusters and composite overwrapped pressure vessels.

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C-FREX exoskeleton depends on CFRP for unpowered movement

C-FREX uses a novel design and CFRP to overcome the heaviness and weakness of metallic exoskeletons.

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Additive Manufacturing Media announces new educational presentation series, AM InDepth

Presented with IMTS Spark, the series will explore how 3D printing technology is changing the face of manufacturing.

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Cincinnati Inc., Multiax America partner for 3D printing turnkey

The turnkey solution is said to enable both companies to expand their customer bases, and provide needed additive production systems solutions.

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Aerospace

Novo Navis develops process to manufacture 3D woven, machinable carbon fiber

The ability to create solid blocks of woven carbon fiber presents the opportunity to create complex load bearing structures for aerospace applications.

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Glass Fibers

Rize presents Rizium glass fiber material for 3D printing

Based on an olefin matrix, Rizium glass fiber composites are suitable for full color parts, is GREENGUARD certified for low emissions and supports complex geometries.

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Automotive

Arkema strengthens strategic partnership with Continuous Composites investment

The contribution of Continuous Composites’ continuous fiber 3D printing technology will accelerate the innovation of 3D composite manufacturing solutions.

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