After a very successful event in 2022, we were thrilled to be back in Paris this year. With a new location of our booth, at the intersection of two halls, we were in the middle of the buzz.
In this article we look back at the days spent by CEAD in Paris. Continue to read about the launch of our latest technology, the prints that were showcased at the JEC and more!
LIVE 3D PRINTING WITH THE FLEXBOT
Our Flexbot caught the show at the main aisle, printing two moulds for the aerospace industry per day. The mould was printed with carbon fiber reinforced PEI: Dahltram® I-350, kindly sponsored by our partners from Airtech. This was a great way to showcase our partnership with Airtech Advanced Material Group, all of which their materials have been extensively tested on our CEAD extruders.
The mould represents a scaled seciton of a jet engine nacelle that is suitable for producing both autoclave and out-of-autoclave cure composites at temperatures up to 180°C (350F) and was designed by the Netherlands Royal Institute of Aerospace as part of the “valorisation circular 3DXL thermoplastic printing” project consortium led by Nedcam Solutions B.V. with contribution of the European Union (European Regional Development Fund, ERDF), the Prince of Friesland and the Northern Netherlands Alliance (SNN).
ATLAM LAUNCH
The ATLAM, which we proudly unveiled at the JEC, captured significant attention as well. The ATLAM is our latest technology that combines 3D printing with tape laying. By embedding continuous fibers into the printed thermoplastic, we significantly reduce CTE values of large autoclave tooling and increase stiffness of printed parts. The ATLAM was developed in collaboration with GKN Aerospace and is currently tested at the TU Munich. Airtech Advanced Materials group and Toray provided us with the materials to test the ATLAM. Read more in the following article in Composites World. The presentation drew a significant number of enthusiastic attendees, making it a great success.
SHOWROOM
In addition, we showcased various 3D printing applications for several industries, including a concept car created by the TU Ecomotive, with body panels printed using the CFAM Prime by Royal3D and a chassis printed with the Flexbot by CEAD. Florian Rije, founder of LIEUWE® Kiteboards presented a new method to implement 3D printing using a CEAD E25 extruder in the manufacturing process of kiteboards, reducing manual labor by 75% and saving costs with 50%. He brought two kiteboards that showed the new insert system he was able to develop by using 3D printing. We highlighted the contrast between 3D printing and traditional methods by showcasing a printed deflector hood. This single-process approach eliminates the need for multiple techniques typically employed when producing a hood from metal.
SHOWROOM
In addition, we showcased various 3D printing applications for several industries, including a concept car created by the TU Ecomotive, with body panels printed using the CFAM Prime by Royal3D and a chassis printed with the Flexbot by CEAD. Florian Rije, founder of LIEUWE® Kiteboards presented a new method to implement 3D printing using a CEAD E25 extruder in the manufacturing process of kiteboards, reducing manual labor by 75% and saving costs with 50%.
He brought two kiteboards that showed the new insert system he was able to develop by using 3D printing. We highlighted the contrast between 3D printing and traditional methods by showcasing a printed deflector hood. This single-process approach eliminates the need for multiple techniques typically employed when producing a hood from metal.
Overall there was a strong presence of technology suppliers offering additive manufacturing solutions at the fair, this collective presence signifies the market’s maturation, which we are proudly part of.
We’d like to thank everyone that visited us at our booth, joining us for a chat and a drink. We also want to express our gratitude to the JEC for organizing the entire event, their dedicated efforts resonated with the success of the event. We are grateful for the positive response and support we received. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the future!
