CRP Technology to discuss AM techniques at Composites in Motorsport CRP Technology will be attending Composites in Motorsport as speaker. The upcoming edition will be held 22-23 October, at the Williams F1 Conference Centre, Oxford. CRP Technology’s AM expert representative…
Airtech invests in a LSAM 3D printing machine Airtech Advanced Materials Group has invested in new technology in the form of a Thermwood Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) machine with integrated machining capability. LSAM relies on thermoplastic extrusion…
Scheurer Swiss wins race car CFRP 3D printed parts contract Renowned for its expertise in fibre composite technologies, Swiss engineering company, Scheurer Swiss supplies high-quality carbon-reinforced 3D printing parts for the newest racing car generation of Castrol Toyota Racing Series.…
Hexcel additive manufacturing process approved by Boeing Hexcel Corporation has been approved by Boeing to produce HexPEKK-100 aerospace structures for major commercial aircraft platforms. After rigorous review of Hexcel’s proprietary poly-ether-ketone-ketone and carbon fibre material formulation, Hexcel’s…
CRP Technology unveils new Windform FR1 for 3D printing CRP Technology says that since the mid-90s it has been changing the rules of additive manufacturing, smashing records and setting models that apply to 3D printing technology with polyamide materials.…
AREVO to manufacture world’s first 3D-printed carbon fibre unibody Arevo has announced a partnership with boutique bike manufacturer, Franco Bicycles to deliver the world’s first 3D printed, continuous carbon fibre single-piece unibody frame for a new line of eBikes…
SLM Solutions positions itself for fresh growth The Supervisory Board of SLM Solutions Group has announced new appointments and nominations to its leadership ranks, while a capital injection of €13 million will continue to fund growth and…
Sabic unveils breakaway support solution for AM production SABIC has announced the launch of AMS31F filament, the company’s breakaway support material for fused deposition modelling. The new filament maintains rigidity during printing and provides exceptional pliability during post…
3D printed tooling for composites in a dash at Oxford firm Oxford-based engineering company, Dash-CAE has invested in one of the largest 3D printers in the UK to help accelerate manufacturing in composites. Anticipating demand from the automotive and aerospace markets,…
Latest composite 3D Printing Advancements showcased at JEC World At this year’s JEC World, Stratasys will showcase its latest 3D printing solutions for composite production. Visitors will be able to see the significant time and cost efficiencies that companies…
3D printing a Bell Helicopter blade mould with Thermwood A joint venture program between Thermwood and Bell Helicopter has pushed the limits of 3D printing, resulting in what Thermwood believes is the largest 3D printed autoclave capable tool ever…
Thermwood and Bell 3D print helicopter blade mould A joint venture programme between Thermwood and Bell claims to have pushed the limits of 3D printing, resulting in what Thermwood believes is the largest 3D printed autoclave capable tool…
Thermwood firms up JEC showing Thermwood has announced it will be exhibiting at this year’s JEC World, in hall 6, stand P50d in the US Pavilion. Held this March 12-14, at the Paris Nord Villepinte…
Thermwood unveils high-capacity melt core for its LSAM Print Head Thermwood has completed initial testing of a larger melt core for its LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) systems. Thermwood’s additive print head housing can accommodate interchangeable melt cores. A melt…
Granta unveils GRANTA MI Version 12 to enable digital twin Granta Design has announced GRANTA MI Version 12, the latest release of its industry-leading materials information management software. Engineering enterprises are increasingly investing in Digital Twin strategies to enable decision-making…
Thermwood validates additive production of yacht hull moulds Thermwood has already 3D printed a full-size pattern which was used to produce production sport boat hull moulds. Much larger vessels, yachts for example, require a different approach. In these…
Thermwood collaborating with US Navy to explore additive manufacturing Thermwood Corporation has entered into a collaborative program with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division to explore the use of additive manufacturing technology in developing marine models for ship…
Boeing and Thermwood Corp. form AM partnership Boeing and Thermwood Corporation have employed additive manufacturing (AM) technology to produce a large, single-piece tool for the 777X programme. The project is demonstrating that additive manufacturing is ready to…
ARRK Europe launches new online services for 3D printed parts ARRK Europe has announced the launch of its new online quoting and ordering service for 3D printed stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintered (SLS) parts. Following initial registration, customers can…
2017 TCT Show hailed as success by visitors and exhibitors alike The doors have closed on the 2017 edition of TCT Show. The 3D technology showcase, held annually at the NEC, Birmingham, offered the opportunity for thousands of eager visitors to…
CMS and Fraunhofer IWU to develop new large hybrid 3D printer CMS and Fraunhofer IWU have announced a R&D partnership, focused on the development of a new hybrid system for the 3D printing and machining of thermoplastic composite parts. The new…
UK’s largest composites exhibition over 90% full Advanced Engineering 2017 has of the 12th July announced that its Composites zone is over 90% full with only 10 stands remaining. Companies such as Meggitt Polymers & Composites and…
ARRK invests in new 3D printing system ARRK’s head of prototyping and 3D printing operations in Europe, Craig Vickers, has announced that the company has added one of 3D Systems most advanced Stereolithography machines, the Prox800, to…
Back in black Kieron Salter, managing director of KWSP, an engineering solutions business at the forefront of disruptive engineering thinking, takes a look at lightweight materials in automotive and asks what we are…
