High-precision CNC-kinematics for reliable tool guidance

High-precision CNC robots for additive manufacturing of fibre-composite structures

Increasing sustainability and productivity is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Therefore, in industry, there is a great need for high-precision and flexible systems for additive manufacturing. At our Institute, specially designed CNC robot kinematics with a high absolute positioning accuracy allow precisely controlled path movements in three-dimensional space. In combination with specifically…

DLR EmpowerAX innovation lab – working together towards fibre-reinforced 3D printing

The implementation of new technologies presents a number of challenges for companies – from selecting a suitable technology to implementing it within their existing process set-up. As a result, companies look to find all the relevant information for technology implementation combined in one place. This is precisely what the DLR Empower Additive Extrusion Innovation Lab…

Non-cutting metal replacement – continuous fibre-reinforced 3D printing filaments

A newly developed impregnation technology enables cost-effective and flexible production of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic 3D printing filaments. When combined with additive material extrusion processes, this makes it possible to implement lightweight yet highly resilient components made of thermoplastic fibre composites cost-effectively, even for new businesses and manufacturers of small production runs. Production of continuous fibre-reinforced…

3D-printed CFRP components – new impregnation technology reduces costs

A newly developed impregnation technology is set to reduce manufacturing costs for continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic 3D printing filaments by up to 80 percent. Impregnation capabilities integrated into the extruder nozzle open up cost-effective economic application options for industry, especially in connection with additive manufacturing processes. A new impregnation technology The impregnation technology is based on…