U.S. Army ERDC researchers have shown that fiber optic strain sensors can be embedded during large format additive manufacturing without changing the basic print process.
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AM And AI For Wind Turbine Blades At Scale
A new review maps how additive and AI could reshape wind turbine blade production, and what still stands in the way of scaling up.
Researchers Probe Blended Material Transitions In Large Format AM
New research examines how polymer blends transition during large format extrusion, a practical issue for anyone mixing materials on pellet-fed systems.
Caracol and Weber: A Strategic Match in LFAM
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on Caracol’s move to acquire Weber and its implications for the future of large-scale 3D printing.
Merrymeeting Shellfish Company 3D Prints Oyster Pods
Leveraging technology from the University of Maine to boost shellfish production.