A new Dalian University of Technology patent proposes heating fiber-reinforced thermoplastic filament from the inside instead ...

While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly ...

3D printing has garnered much attention in the past three decades with its wide range of applications. The ongoing development in this area needs more modern feedstock materials with enhanced ...

3D printers see frequent use in industrial applications and in-home use by hobbyists due to their ability to construct an array of three-dimensional molded objects. The most common choice of molding ...

[Stefan] from CNC Kitchen explored an unusual approach to a multi-material print by making custom PLA filament with a TPU core to make it super-tough. TPU is a flexible filament whereas PLA is hard ...

Choosing the right 3D printing filament isn’t just about color or finish—it’s about reliability, print quality, and making your life easier. From understanding material properties to managing moisture ...

Mikrosam, a global leader in composite machinery manufacturing, is proud to announce the successful delivery of a high-performance, upgradeable filament winding system to Epsilon Composite, Turkey.

High-pressure gas storage vessels are one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for advanced composites (Read Chris Red’s composite tank market assessment in “Pressure vessels for alternative ...

As part of a unique project, Kineco successfully developed a filament-wound composite undercarriage water tank for railway passenger coaches. This composite application is quite innovative as very few ...