Additive Manufacturing
CAMX 2017: Highlights from the floor
3D printing and nanotechnology developments promise to cut time and cost in composite structures production while recycling and sustainability continue to grow in importance.
Read MoreHexcel acquires Oxford Performance Materials
Hexcel (Stamford, CT, US) announced December 8, 2017 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the aerospace and defense (A&D) business of Oxford Performance Materials.
Read MoreThermwood 3D prints large boat hull pattern
Thermwood uses its LSAM additive manufacturing technology to fabricate a 3,000-lb/1,363-kg plug for a boat hull. The project proves the viability of additive manufacturing to help reduce marine composites fabrication costs.
Read MoreTooling: 3D printing’s “killer app”
If 3D printing can be scaled to make tools for composite auto body panels ... it will be transformative
Read MoreHigh-speed 3D printing with fiber reinforcement
Italy-based CMS has partnered with Fraunhofer IWU to develop a high-speed, extrusion-based process for the 3D printing of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic parts. Video included.
WatchCAMX 2017 show preview
At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual.
Read MoreNeed for standardization in composites manufacturing
CW Talks is “on” and already proving to be well worth a listen.
Read MoreCAMX 2017 preview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL, Oak Ridge, TN, US) is showcasing several next-generation manufacturing technologies from the US Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL.
Read MoreEpisode 5: Greg Mark, Markforged
Greg Mark, founder and CEO of Markforged, discusses his journey of working with composites in additive manufacturing.
ListenArevo composite additive manufacturing: the future of AFP?
Its multi-axis, continuous fiber technology eliminates tooling, matches strength of titanium parts at 1/3 the weight and cuts part cost vs. hand layup/autoclave cure by a factor of 5.
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