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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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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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Evonik-led group targets epoxy SMC for EV battery housings
Epoxy modified with an amine-based hardener is applied in a demonstrator EV battery housing. The result is a thermally and mechanically robust structure that offers scalability in a variety of e-mobility applications.
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Episode 38: Alan Hiken, Kane Robotics
Alan Hiken, COO of Kane Robotics, talks about historic, current and future composites use in aircraft fuselage structures and the role of automation in next-gen manufacturing environments.
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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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Z-direction composite properties on an affordable, industrial scale
Boston Materials uses milled reclaimed carbon fibers to increase modulus, impact/delamination resistance and produce metals-like conductivity for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, heat exchangers and more.
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Episode 37: Ian Wilson, DASIS
Ian Wilson, CEO of Develop and Supply In-Sync (DASIS), talks about his history as a CNC specialist for Formula One and his introduction to composites manufacturing.
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Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project
Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.
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Zero-emissions cargo ship to be powered by hydrogen and wind
The ship, to be developed by Norwegian partners along with rotor sail developer Norsepower, is expected to enter service in 2024.
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Impossible Objects, Ricoh 3D partner to produce high-strength 3D-printed composite parts
New material options for industrial customers across Europe to remove barriers to printing parts for drones, aircraft, automobiles, athletic gear and more.
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