Trends
Q&A: Importance of reliability in large-scale additive manufacturing
Thermwood Corp. CEO Ken Susnjara shares an LSAM supplier’s perspective on enabling reliable, continuous manufacturing performance.
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Markforged next-generation fiber-reinforced 3D printer
Markforged will debut its newest continuous fiber-capable 3D printer, the FX20, at Formnext in November 2021.
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Solvay supplies composites, adhesives, technical support to Novotech Seagull aircraft development
Solvay supports the composites-intensive UAM platform with its aerospace-qualified MTM 45-1 and CYCOM 5320-1 resin systems in preparation for a flight in late 2021.
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Victrex launches LMPAEK polymer grade for 3D printing
Victrex AM 200 improve melt extrusion by filament fusion (FF), direct granule extrusion, and laser sintering processes and enhances z-strength and interlaminar strength.
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NCC research supports new composite gripper solution for wind turbine installation
Compared to current steel clamping structures, which aid in turbine installation, the feasibility study established that composite grippers could cut cost points, installation time and reduce overall environmental impact.
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Robotic injection molding for functionalized composites
Anybrid enables compact, flexible hybrid injection molding/overmolding for smaller series and larger components.
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CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
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Large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer aims to expand AM size limits
Italy-based Caracol has developed an extrusion-based, robot-mounted 3D printer to scale up printing capabilities for high-performance aerospace tooling and industrial parts.
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STELIA Aerospace Composites advances hydrogen storage
STELIA Aerospace subsidiary converts aero experience into industry-leading storage efficiency for fuel cell applications.
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Fortify Flux 3D printers optimize fiber alignment, enhance properties for tailored composites
Systems combine mixing magnetics and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing to enhance composite microstructures and develop high-performance, low-cost components.
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