Carbon fiber must be placed in proper alignment for its intended purpose, making 3D printing more challenging. By Kathleen Maher The newest 3D printer on the scene comes from an eager bunch of MIT grads. Their invention, the MarkForg3D, is the first desktop automated fabricator that can produce parts reinforced with carbon fiber. Co-Founder and CEO Greg Mark, who … [Read more...] about Startup MarkForged makes composite parts
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Fibersim update streamlines composite product development
The update continues the software’s automation of aligning composite engineering with other product data in CAD and PLM. Siemens PLM has updated its Fibersim portfolio of software for composites engineering, used primarily in aerospace, automotive, marine, and wind energy. Fibersim 13 adds new functionality for bi-directional exchange of simulation and analysis data … [Read more...] about Fibersim update streamlines composite product development