In the first part of our series on carbon fiber 3D printing, we discussed how the material is used in the larger world of manufacturing. As we’ve learned throughout this series, carbon fiber (along with other reinforcement materials) is typically used as a low-cost alternative to metal, given its high strength-to-weight ratio.

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Though the material is found most frequently in the aerospace industry, it is increasingly used in other sectors, such as automotive, sports and construction. What’s we’ve focused on a bit less in this report so far is how it has been and will be used in 3D printing.

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The Benefits of 3D Printing + Carbon Fiber

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All of the additive technologies we’ve explored have their unique benefits and drawbacks, with some processes more limited in geometric complexity and others unable to deliver the same strength and stiffness as the rest. However, the advantage that they all have […]

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