Addition Design invests in large-scale 3D component printing Leading additive manufacturing (AM) consultancy, Addition Design has expanded its range of services with the installation of an industrial AM machine for the batch production of components in a variety…
Thermwood unveils new vertical layer print additive technology Thermwood Corporation has successfully demonstrated a fundamentally new approach to large scale 3D printing using its patented Vertical Layer Print (VLP) technology. Vertical layer printing prints on a vertical rather…
9T Labs and Setforge partner on AM CFRP series production Zurich-based 9T Labs and Setforge of L’Horme, France have announced a partnership designed to replace metals with high-performance carbon fibre composites for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications. Additive Fusion Technology…
Rind Routing uses its Thermwood machines to assist Covid-19 crisis Thermwood machine owner, Rind Routing located in South Africa, was initially devastated to be forced to close down its business due to Covid-19. According to owner, Rayno von Schlicht: “Although…
MakerBot launches METHOD Carbon Fibre 3D printing solution MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys says it is moving into the next level of 3D printing with the launch of the METHOD Carbon Fiber…
Grand designs Mike Richardson meets with Formaplex’s sales director Matt Sellens to hear more about the current progress of the company’s Composite Research & Development Centre and the eye-catching supercar components it…
CMS unveils new Italian technology centre CMS, a specialist in technologies for the processing of advanced materials continues to make major investments with the announcement of its new Technology Centre and the doubling in size of…
KWSP increases Silverstone AM capability and capacity High performance engineering and additive manufacturing specialists, K W Special Projects (KWSP) has completed a significant step towards the development of the new Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) opening at Silverstone…
Arevo announces AGC as Japan strategic partner of 3D-printed parts Arevo, the Silicon Valley company transforming composites manufacturing through digitalisation has announced AGC, Inc. as its strategic business partner in Japan to provide Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) for the on-demand production of…
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…
