Composites
Eight-Axis Robotic System Prints Composite Parts
This concept machine leverages robotics to 3D print in eight axes.
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7 Important Implications of the New Stratasys Production Demonstrators
One working machine concept expands the build size and speed for FDM. Another performs robotic 3D printing in composite material. Here is what these two concepts suggest about the advance of additive manufacturing into industrial production.
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Using 3D Printing for Composite Molds and Tools: The Trend Continues
3D printing is becoming more common in the aerospace tooling realm. Production tooling can be made quickly and on-demand, which helps the tooling industry keep pace with accelerating composite part design cycles and demand for faster overall part processing speeds.
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3D Printing Autoclavable Composite Molds
A polymer AM research team at ORNL reports it has successfully fabricated autoclave-capable carbon fiber composite molds, manufactured using large-scale 3D printing/additive manufacturing.
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FDM Enables “Smarter” Layup Tools
Building layup tools for composites via FDM eliminates some postprocessing and assembly steps, opening the door to more innovative designs.
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Video: Toolingless Manufacturing and the Impact of Additive on Automotive Production
Jay Rogers of Local Motors discusses his company’s coming 3D-printed car and what it represents.
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Additive Manufacturing with Composites at Carbon Fiber 2015
A cofounder of Arevo Labs will give a presentation on 3D printing with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers.
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Developmental LSAM Machine Adds Melt Shaping Capability
Development continues on Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) machine with the inclusion of a shaping wheel and plans for subtractive integration.
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ExOne has qualified a new application for its 3D printing technology.
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Precision Without Deposition
Is it possible to 3D print with carbon fiber fabric? It is, except that “printing” is not the right word. This additive process builds parts by stacking the carbon fiber sheets. The result is composite parts that don’t need tooling—but are strong enough that they could be used as tooling.
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