With additive manufacturing, used to build this heat exchanger, one key is to do prototyping for the part and then see whether additive or subtractive manufacturing is the better choice of manufacture ...

3D printing has become commonplace for the manufacturing of objects with unusual geometries. Recent developments that enabled printing of multiple materials indicate that the technology can ...

The MAPICC 3D project (2011-2016) realized a process capable of producing net-shape preforms from topology-optimized, high-performance structural 3D thermoplastic textile composites. The final product ...

Henkel has patented a thermoplastic composition for 3D printing, containing amorphous polyamide polymer. The composition includes specific components like dimerized fatty acid and linear diamine. This ...

Reseachers at Harvard University have developed a way to 3D-print a cellular composite with record lightness and stiffness using an epoxy resin. This marks the first time that epoxy is used for ...

Using 3D printing technologies for composite tooling is no longer new, though uptake is still limited and there is enormous potential for growth across the composite industry. The last decade has seen ...

Crafting 3D models presents various hurdles, including resource constraints, tight timelines, and collaboration gaps within teams. The intricacies of texturing and animating further extend the time ...

CDZ Compositi specializes in high-performance, press-molded composites and now introduces 3D Flex Composite (top right). Photo Credit: CDZ Compositi CDZ Compositi (Veneto, Italy), founded in 1986, has ...

A recent study introduces an innovative method for analyzing body composition using advanced 3D imaging and deep learning techniques. This approach aims to provide more accurate assessments of body ...