3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process for making a solid object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many successive thin layers of a material. In recent years, developers have found ways to print composite materials, such as carbon fiber and fiberglass, which improve the durability and structure of 3D-printed products. While the process of 3D printing composite materials is not mainstream yet, many manufacturers have started to use it to print everything from car and aircraft parts to the walls of future buildings.

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First Fully 3-D Printed Satellite Launched from International Space Station Completes Mission

According to multiple outlets covering the 3-D printing industry, the first ever fully 3-D printed satellite to be launched from the International Space Station (ISS) has successfully completed its mission,...

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Transformative Technologies

Five innovations that made news in 2017 aim to upset the status quo. Disruptive technologies can change the business landscape by creating new markets or transforming existing ones. In the fast-paced...

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The 3-D Printing Boom

From automotive and aerospace to biomedical and building, more industries are discovering the versatility of additive manufacturing. The 3-D composites additive manufacturing industry is experiencing steady...

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Boeing Begins Production of 777X Aircraft

Last week, Boeing celebrated the official kickoff of production of its 777X wide-body jet. The 777X aircraft is a large-sized twin-engine passenger aircraft currently being developed by Boeing as a successor...

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Air Force Research Laboratory Gains New Insight into Additive Manufacturing

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate researchers recently took advantage of a unique and rare research opportunity to better understand the behavior of materials...

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Thermwood Creates Composite Helicopter Part made with Innovative 3-D Printing Technology

A cooperative effort between Thermwood Corporation, Applied Composite Engineering (ACE), Techmer PM and Purdue University’s Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center has produced a composite helicopter...