composite materials

Virginia Tech’s Robotic Multi-Directional 3D Printing Breakthrough Enhances Composite Strength

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What Happened Virginia Tech researchers have developed a novel robotic multi-directional 3D printing technique designed to produce stronger composite materials by enabling multi-axis deposition. This advancement, recently detailed by 3D Printing Industry, leverages robotic arms to move beyond traditional planar layering. By printing composites along multiple directions and angles, the process significantly enhances mechanical strength … Read more

Advancements in Non-Planar 3D Printing of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites: A Frontier Analysis

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What Happened Recent developments in non-planar 3D printing of continuous fiber-reinforced composites have been reported by ScienceDirect.com as of April 2025. This research highlights progress in utilizing multi-axis printing techniques to fabricate complex composite structures with continuous fibers, moving beyond traditional layer-by-layer planar printing. These innovations enable improved mechanical properties and design freedom for composite … Read more