ADDX large-format continuous-fiber 3D printing
Precise placement of continuous fibers yields mechanical properties comparable to those of metals.
No mold opening required, significantly shortening the lead time for small-batch production.
Compatible with multiple materials, tailored to meet varying strength and temperature‑resistance requirements.
High forming accuracy, meeting industrial‑grade assembly standards.
Weight is reduced by 40%–60% compared to metal components, resulting in significant weight reduction.
Material utilization exceeds 90%, and production costs have been effectively reduced.
Intelligent operation, supporting unattended continuous printing.
Modular design ensures convenient equipment maintenance and high stability.
Product Introduction
ADDX structural continuous-fiber 3D printing equipment
General Introduction
The ADDX‑SCF‑600 is an industrial‑grade 3D printing system for structural continuous‑fiber‑reinforced composites, specifically designed to address the challenges of conventional manufacturing when producing high‑strength, lightweight components with complex geometries. Built on a proprietary continuous‑fiber co‑extrusion technology, it seamlessly integrates high‑performance reinforcement materials—such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, and aramid fiber—with thermoplastic matrices (e.g., PA, PC, PEEK) to enable integrated composite fabrication, aiming to achieve lightweight manufacturing by replacing steel with plastics and alloys with composites. Featuring an industrial‑grade modular design, the system incorporates a high‑precision motion control system, intelligent fiber‑placement algorithms, and closed‑loop quality‑monitoring modules, balancing production stability with exceptional forming accuracy. It is well suited for the R&D, small‑batch prototyping, and customized production of functional parts in aerospace, automotive, advanced equipment, medical devices, and other sectors. Compared with traditional composite manufacturing processes such as autoclave curing and compression molding, the ADDX‑SCF‑600 eliminates the need for tooling, enabling rapid fabrication of intricate topologies and monolithic components directly from 3D models. This significantly shortens development cycles and reduces production costs while ensuring precise fiber alignment along load‑bearing directions, maximizing the mechanical performance of the composite. As a result, it delivers an efficient, flexible, and cost‑effective additive manufacturing solution for high‑end manufacturing applications.
Working principle
The ADDX‑SCF‑600 employs a core operating principle based on dual-nozzle co-extrusion combined with in-situ impregnation, integrating fused deposition modeling (FDM) with continuous fiber reinforcement (CFR) technology to achieve integrated composite material fabrication and part forming. The system is equipped with two independent filament feeding and extrusion subsystems: one supplies thermoplastic matrix filaments—such as PA6 or PEEK—which are melted in a heating module to 200–450°C (depending on the material) and precisely extruded through the matrix nozzle, layer by layer, to build the part’s base geometry and infill structure; the other is a dedicated continuous-fiber delivery system that preheats and tension-controls continuous fibers—ranging from 1K to 3K carbon fiber, glass fiber, and others—before feeding them into the composite nozzle cavity. Inside the composite nozzle, the molten matrix fully wets the surface of the continuous fibers, forming a continuous-fiber prepreg with a fiber volume fraction of 40%–60%, which is then co‑extruded with the matrix material and accurately laid down along a predefined path on the surface of each forming layer.
The device incorporates an intelligent path-planning algorithm that automatically optimizes fiber‑layup orientations based on stress analysis of the part, ensuring continuous fibers are aligned along principal stress directions and eliminating strength weak points caused by random dispersion of short fibers. During forming, a closed-loop control system continuously monitors nozzle temperature, extrusion pressure, fiber tension, and build‑platform temperature, guaranteeing uniform material compounding and stable deposition. After each layer is formed, a cooling system rapidly cures the composite layer, maintaining interlayer bonding strength and dimensional accuracy. By alternately depositing matrix material and continuous fibers layer by layer, the process yields an integrated composite component with a continuous fiber reinforcement skeleton at its core and a matrix‑material shell on the exterior. This material achieves a tensile strength of 500–900 MPa and an elastic modulus of 70–110 GPa, with mechanical properties comparable to certain aluminum alloys, while weighing 30%–50% less than conventional metal parts.
Advantages and Key Features
The ADDX‑SCF‑600 leverages core technology upgrades and industrial‑grade hardware to deliver five key advantages, balancing performance, efficiency, precision, and ease of use to meet the stringent demands of high‑end manufacturing. First, it excels in high‑strength, lightweight design: continuous fibers are precisely laid along the load‑bearing direction, with controllable fiber volume fractions, resulting in composite parts that exhibit significantly higher strength than pure plastics while weighing less than comparable metal components—effectively achieving both structural weight reduction and enhanced load‑carrying capacity. Second, it offers outstanding forming accuracy and stability: equipped with high‑precision linear guides and a servo‑driven system, it achieves positioning accuracy within ±0.05 mm and adjustable Z‑axis layer thicknesses ranging from 50 to 200 μm; closed‑loop temperature and tension control ensures uninterrupted filament feed and precise alignment, keeping dimensional tolerances within ±0.1 mm to satisfy industrial‑grade assembly requirements. Third, it boasts broad material compatibility: supporting a wide range of thermoplastic matrices such as PA, PC, ABS, and PEEK, and accommodating continuous reinforcement materials—including 1K/2K/3K carbon fiber, glass fiber, and aramid fiber—it enables flexible material combinations tailored to specific application needs, balancing strength, cost, and thermal‑resistance requirements. Fourth, it delivers high production efficiency and controlled costs: eliminating the need for molds and enabling direct additive manufacturing, it shortens lead times for small‑batch production compared to conventional methods; with support for continuous filament feeding and unattended printing, it maximizes material utilization while reducing R&D and production expenses. Fifth, it enhances intelligence and user‑friendliness: featuring a 7‑inch industrial touchscreen, integrated slicing software, and a comprehensive process‑parameter library, it allows one‑click model importation and automatic generation of fiber‑placement paths; equipped with fault‑alerting, material‑level monitoring, and remote‑monitoring capabilities, it lowers the operational threshold and boosts production‑management efficiency. In addition, the machine adopts a modular design, with key components that are easy to maintain and quickly replaceable, ensuring 24/7 continuous, stable operation and making it well suited for industrial production environments.
Application Areas and Case Studies
The ADDX‑SCF‑600, with its high strength, lightweight design, and customizable molding capabilities, is widely used in aerospace, new-energy vehicles, high-end equipment, medical applications, industrial robotics, and other fields, addressing complex structural and performance requirements that are difficult to achieve through conventional manufacturing. In the aerospace sector, it is employed for drone airframes, satellite brackets, and aircraft interior components. One drone manufacturer, leveraging this technology, has produced carbon‑fiber airframes that weigh less than their aluminum counterparts, exhibit improved impact resistance, extend flight endurance, and shorten development cycles. In the new‑energy vehicle industry, it is utilized to fabricate lightweight battery‑pack supports, body‑joining components, motor end caps, and more. In high‑end equipment, it enables the production of industrial robot joints, automated‑line fixtures, and precision transmission parts. In the medical field, it serves to manufacture lightweight surgical‑robot components, custom rehabilitation aids, and orthopedic implant prototypes. In industrial robotics, it is applied to lightweight robotic arms, end effectors, sensor mounts, and other parts, effectively enhancing robotic motion accuracy and operational efficiency.
Equipment Parameters
| Deposition rate | Up to 9 kg/hr* |
| Accuracy | 0/+2mm |
| Material Type | Thermoplastic plastics (PA, PEEK, PAEK) |
| Reinforcing material | Carbon fiber, glass fiber |
| Positioning accuracy | X/Y axis ±0.05 mm, Z axis ±0.03 mm |
| Molding chamber temperature | Room temperature–200℃ (accuracy ±2℃) |
| Continuous fiber type | 1K/2K/3K carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber |
| Matrix material | PA6, PA66, PC, ABS, PEEK, PEI, and others |
| Fiber volume fraction | 40%–60% (controllable) |
| Wire feeding method | Dual independent servo wire feeding with closed-loop tension control. |
| Equipment dimensions | 1200mm×800mm×1600mm |
| Equipment weight | 480kg |
| Power Requirements | AC 380V, 50Hz, 15kW |
| Environmental Requirements | Temperature 15–30℃, humidity 30%–70% |
Download Materials
Manual for Automated Manufacturing Systems for Continuous Fiber Composites
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