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

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

Revolutionizing 3D Printing with Robotic Arm Multi-Axis Technology: Virginia Tech’s NSF-Funded Advances

What Happened? Virginia Tech recently announced new research initiatives funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) aimed at advancing manufacturing technologies, including the development of smarter and stronger 3D printing methods. Among these efforts, a notable focus is on robotic arm 3D printing that utilizes non-planar and multi-axis deposition techniques. This approach promises to overcome … Read more