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Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is an additive manufacturing process that has three different inputs: fiber/polymer tape, heat, and pressure. This technology aims to replace manual workers in composites manufacturing with better productivity and less material waste.
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The winning teams each receive manufacturing and business support to take their design to the next level.
The creation of structural properties during the manufacturing process is the hallmark of the composites process which brings in manufacturing defects that could not be foreseen during the design phase of the structure. It forces the production engineer to ask the question of discard or repair?
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An air-breathing jet engine (turbofan) is widely used in aircraft propulsion. AFP systems are used for making the fan blades and containment casing for these jet engines. Here step by step process of making a jet engine blade via the AFP process is explained.
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Based on the 'Crover Effect' for locomotion in granular media, the CROVER robot is able to move through bulk solids and powders. The team wins $25,000 of manufacturing support from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to take their design to the next level.
Relative production cost comparison between CNC Machining and 3D Printing (FFF, Fused Filament Fabrication) of a sorting wheel.
$25,000 challenge to use newly-developed carbon-fiber filament for high-strength end products.
KyronMAX Challenge Community Vote Winner Design Log. This evolving article documents the process of Daniel Scott Mitchell, and Farbod Moghaddam as they work closely with Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Material engineers to develop their unique lacrosse head design.
KyronMAX® Challenge Winner Design Log. This evolving article documents the process of Delson Aeronautics as they work closely with Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Material engineers to develop their ultra-quiet drone blades for commercial production.
The fully recyclable UAV blades cut drone noise by 50%.
Two case studies demonstrate how both material selection and collaborative design play a role in product outcome.
The combination of 3D printing and injection molding creates a start-up friendly approach to fast, low-risk prototyping.
KyronMAX®’s carbon fiber-based technology platform provides material-accurate prototyping in just days.
