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RIZE Debuts RIZIUM Glass Fiber Material

August 14, 2020 · High-dimensional stability, and durable composite material suitable for full-color applications and complex geometries.

Arevo Introduces Aqua 2 System

August 11, 2020 · Company has also raised $25m in Series B funding.

Latest Version of Digital Modeling Software Released

June 12, 2020 · Release extends its advanced composite design capabilities across all scales as part of the Hexagon 10X Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) solution.

e-Xstream engineering Accelerates Pace of Engineering Innovation

May 19, 2020 · 10X ICME solution leverages virtual material development and testing, virtual manufacturing, and material-centric digital twins to boost product design.

IDTechEx Profiles Startups Competing for Market Share

February 27, 2020 · Overall, IDTechEx calculated that this industry received over $100M in investment in 2019. 

Investment Trends in 3D Printing Composites Report Identifies Emerging Technologies

October 1, 2019 · Some technology advancements being unveiled in 3D printing are enabling new processes and materials for composite 3D printing.

Composite Simulation Grows More Robust

October 1, 2019 · Composite performance inseparable from manufacturing process and material design.

Industry 4.0 Automation Unveiled for Building Complex Composites

September 3, 2019 · Cevotec enables aerospace manufacturers to automate the multi-material layup of geometrically complex components in one integrated production system.

Dunlop Systems and Components Saves Money with Use of Markforged Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

August 8, 2019 · Metal and composite 3D printing manufacturer helps automotive manufacturing giant cut cost and time.

3D Printing Start-up Fortify Secures $10M in Series A Funding Led By Accel

July 29, 2019 · The funding will support the launch of Fortify’s Discovery Partner Program and the growth of the Fortify team.

CRP Technology Debuts Windform FR1 From Family of Composite Materials

July 8, 2019 · Composite material is a carbon fiber filled flame-retardant LS material that is rated V-0.

Impossible Objects Unveils Next-Generation 3D Printer, Partners with BASF to Bring Composite to 3D Printing

May 21, 2019 · The CBAM-2 3D printing system delivers complex parts at production speeds and volumes, while partnership with BASF makes strong, heat-tolerant PA6-carbon fiber composite parts printable at scale.

Virtual Testing Software Made for Advanced Materials 

May 1, 2019 · MultiMechanics MultiMech 19.0 offers increased performance of multiscale composite simulation.

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Editor’s Pick: Faster Composites Simulation Improves Predicting Carbon Fiber Performance

May 1, 2019 · MultiMechanics MultiMech 19.0 composite simulation software specializes in finite element analysis of carbon fiber and other composites.

CoreTech System Releases Moldex3D R17

April 9, 2019 · This new simulation solution is made for smart manufacturing in plastics molding.

LulzBot Expands Into High-Strength 3D Printing

November 19, 2018 · The new HS (hardened steel) tool heads enable 3D printing of industrial-grade composites.

Ultimaker Launches Third-Party Industrial Material Options

October 1, 2018 · Material profiles for DSM Novamid: properties similar to injection molding enabled by 10% carbon fiber; material profiles for Owens Corning XSTRAND filaments: strong mechanical and thermal properties enabled by glass-fiber reinforcement; and new Ultimaker print core CC Red 0.6: 3D printing with composite materials on Ultimaker S5.

Optimize Composite Orientation

October 1, 2018 · New advancements help better predict material, product performance.

MultiMechanics Named Finalist for Three Industry Awards

September 18, 2018 · Mondial.Tech Startup Award, CAMX Award and Award for Composites Excellence all recognize innovation in startups and composites.

Stratasys Now Shipping Dedicated Carbon Fiber Edition 3D Printer

August 20, 2018 · The new Stratasys Fortus 380mc CFE (carbon fiber edition), is designed to be an affordable industrial 3D printer dedicated to the rugged demands of running carbon fiber.


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