NAME Center for Development of Additive Technologies for Plastics and Composites
The Centre has the capability to develop or reformulate new binders and thermoplastic resins a) suitable for processing by means of additive technologies such as FDM (filament or direct extrusion) and Laser sintering or b) to meet new requirements (mechanical, fire resistance, electrical, etc.).), new additive processes for the pre-forming of composites with continuous fiber, post-processes to improve surface and mechanical properties, design of moulds and tools, integrate electrical functions in non-metallic components and develop new equipment and control software.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
AM/3D Printing Process
Design for AM and Digital pre-processing
Materials for 3D/AM
Post process
Supporting technologies and processes
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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Additive Manufacturing Unit: Stratasys uPrint SE 3D Printer, TUMAKER Printer, ZORTRAX M200 Printer, EOS - SLS Printer
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Electronic printing Unit: printing equipment for conductive inks and pastes (injet, screenprinting, laser sintering)
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Materials development Unit: Extruders for extrusion and co-extrusion and injection, additive dispersion equipment (Calender, mill, Dispermart, baths and ultrasonic tips)
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TFP (Tailored Fiber Placement) equipment for the manufacture of preforms by means of TFP or stiching of carbon fibers, glass, aramid, etc.
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Materials development
Reformulation and development of new materials to obtain better or new features with additive processes
Post-process development
Surface and resin infiltration treatments to improve the performance of parts or tools
Process development
Development of Additive Technologies for preforms manufacturing
Product development
Design, topological optimization and validation of components and tools. Electrical/electronic function integration
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Alfredo Suarez
alfredo.suarez@tecnalia.com