Composites
Are Crystals the Key to 3D Printing with Silicon Carbide?
If SiC was easier and cheaper to apply, we would find many more uses for this hard, lightweight ceramic. Researchers have found a promising additive manufacturing approach, with crystal growth as the bonding mechanism.
Read MoreLarge-Format Additive Manufacturing: Viable for Autoclave Tooling?
SABIC and the University of Dayton Research Institute explore the potential of using large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology for creating autoclave tooling used in manufacturing aerospace composite parts.
Read MoreMet-L-Flo Reinforced Plastics Offer Low Weight-to-Strength Ratio
Rapid 2019: Met-L-Flo has announced the addition of fiber-reinforced plastics to its services offered.
Read MoreFortify, DSM Partner to Enhance 3D Printing Material Properties
Fortify and DSM are collaborating on composite materials for 3D printing structural parts.
Read MoreTahoe Boats Collaborates with Thermwood on 3D Printing for Boat Design
Thermwood assisted the building of Tahoe Boats’ T16 boat design, using its Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system to custom print necessary tools and patterns. This is the first time 3D printing has been used on an actual boat production at this scale, according to the company.
Read MoreFortify Partners with MultiMechanics
The new partnership will help improve the predictability of 3D-printed parts for decreased cost and reduced production time.
Read More3D Print the Tool to Cast the Mold to Make the Part
3D-printed molds to manufacture parts are familiar, but what if the mold itself was made with a 3D-printed tool? Catalysis Additive Tooling proves out this concept in a mold for a fiberglass part.
Read MoreFast-Tracking the Supply Chain with 3D-Printed Tooling, Strategic Partners
Catalysis Additive Tooling is building a one-stop supply chain for production quantities ranging from one to one million. 3D-printed tooling and relationships are key.
Read MoreDSM Introduces Novamid ID1030 CF10 Carbon Fiber Filament
The 10 percent carbon fiber-filled filament is compatible with open fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers.
Read MoreBoeing Partners with Thermwood on 3D-Printed Tool for 777X
The tool was printed as a single piece from 20 percent carbon fiber-reinforced ABS using the Vertical Layer Print system.
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