Researchers at IIT Guwahati have published a detailed study suggesting that 3D printed concrete walls can be made far more earthquake-tolerant by combining a ductile printable material with a reinforcement method designed specifically for the realities of the printing process.
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Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber
A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.
Polymaker Introduces PPS-GF20 Filament, a Cost-Effective Alternative to PEEK and PEI
Polymaker has released a new material that could shake up manufacturing.
Elegoo Launches Affordable Fiber-Reinforced Filaments to Complement Centauri Carbon
Elegoo introduced a new line of fibre-reinforced 3D printer filaments.
Are Carbon Fiber Filaments Really Stronger? New Testing Reveals Surprising Results
There’s a controversy emerging over the true strength of carbon fiber-reinforced filaments.
Reinforcing 3D Printed Aluminum with Titanium Wire – A Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
Chinese researchers have developed a way to reinforce 3D printed aluminum with titanium wire.
Researchers Find Method To Align Fibers During 3D Printer Extrusion
Researchers have developed an unusual “morphing nozzle” that can orient fibers during 3D printing.
Another “World’s First” 3D Printed Bridge
Royal HaskoningDHV, DSM, and CEAD have unveiled an interesting 3D printed bridge project that encompasses several aspects of Industry 4.0.
How To Intelligently Reinforce Concrete 3D Prints
Could concrete ever be 3D printed in complex ways? This may come true according to research on how to reinforce extruded concrete for construction.
The Startling Magnetic 3D Print Technology From Fortify
A startup is using magnetic fields to 3D print extremely strong objects.