A “large format” 3D printing company manufactures large objects such as boat molds and components. Another composites startup is advancing industrial production rates of a class of structural ...

Researchers have developed a hybrid foam composite capable of absorbing up to 10 times more energy than conventional padding.

CEAD builds and implements large scale hybrid 3D printers, combining multiple manufacturing processes in one cell. The Flexbot can be used to 3D print a part to near net shape and to then post-process ...

This composite driveshaft demonstrator manufactured by LCC uses 3D-printed load introduction elements at the end-fitting as well as longitudinal rib stiffeners that spiral toward the opposite end.

Abstract: Solid rocket motors have been designed, tested, and characterized reasonably well since the 1960’s and have been used for a variety of applications, such as space shuttle boosters and ...

Composite 3D printing is often used for tooling and prototypes, but companies like Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are demonstrating that additive manufacturing (AM) can help solve challenges in ...

Embracing additive manufacturing allowed casting manufacturer D. W. Clark to slash some tooling production costs up to 90% versus traditional methods, enabling part development that attracts new ...

See the technical jobs that have emerged with additive manufacturing, from DfAM specialists to machine operators and post processing experts.

"Additive Manufacturing as a Secondary Process" provides a comprehensive overview of the way in which manufacturers can use additive manufacturing (AM) as a secondary, or indirect, process such as ...

Additive manufacturing of composites is approaching an inflection point. There is an increasing number of printer manufacturers, market launches, more funding, notable partnerships, and importantly ...

Instead, innovation has been hamstrung by the age-old question: How can we make this concept come to life? Traditional manufacturing processes and speed to market are considerations that can be ...

Automation and robotic 3D printing can simplify and streamline the fabrication of large scale complex composite parts. Their application-orientated approach is based on understanding end-user ...