Traditionally it is difficult to use wood in consumer goods because its ability to be shaped is limited due to the fact that it is solid and can’t be easily molded. Fabrication of wood requires …
Material Profile: CF3D™
Composites are valued for being extremely strong and light and providing high strength to weight ratios and stiffness - but conventional composites manufacturing can be very expensive. Though 3D …
Composites and Natural Fiber Composites
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: composites …
Upcycled into Something New
What do composites, boards, suede, and molded parts have in common? From tea waste to recycled denim, more and more manufacturers are designing upcycled materials with new capabilities. Let's look at …
What’s New in 3D Printing
Scalmalloy® by APWORKS GmbH A patented aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy with a unique microstructure for metal 3D printing. It is the first metal powder specifically developed for additive …
Materials 101: Ceramics
While historically, ceramics have been associated with pottery and tiles, recent scientific advances have brought about a new generation of ceramics for high demand applications like engines and …
Materials 101: Composites
From wood and bone to carbon fiber reinforced polymers and concrete, composites can be found everywhere. By using more than one type of material, composites can meet a wide variety of demands that …
Materials 101: Polymers
Nylon, polyester, and StyrofoamTM are a few examples of the many polymers we may encounter in our daily lives. From bags and bottles to drug delivery systems and 3D printed prototypes, polymers have …
