The 7th International Fraunhofer User-Conference Euro-uRapid 2006

Frankfurt/Main from November 27th - 28th, 2006

Rapid Manufacturing with carbon reinforced plastics:

applications for motor sport, aerospace and automotive

small lot production parts 

Ing. Franco Cevolini
Chairman and Technical Director
C.R.P. Technology srl 

Abstract:

From concept design and modelling to functional testing models, high-end prototypes and small lot production parts. Quality and repeatability closer to production suppliers but within ridiculously short delivery time. These are the needs of motor sport, aerospace and automotive sectors.Materials manufacturers worked hard to improve parts properties and quality, machines producers are trying to obtain repeatability.
The latest carbon fibre filled material for laser sintering technology, branded Windform®XT, has paved the road that others are trying to pursue.

Penske Racing, Red Bull Racing, VM Motori S.p.A., Lamborghini and an aerospace market supplier help us to understand what is the difference between Windform®XT applied to laser sintering and previous technology.

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