OCTOBER 18-20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC
2021 Innovation Showcase Participants
- Showcase Participants with Maturity: Commercial Product and Industry Area: Materials & Manufacturing
Cellular Fabrication: A New Framework for Construction-Scale Composite 3D Printing
Branch Technology has invented Cellular Fabrication, or C-Fab®, which combines industrial robotics, geometric gridding algorithms, and a novel "Freeform" extrusion technology that allows printed material to solidify in free space without supports. Branch prints ultralight and strong construction components of any geometry with this technique.
Growth Based Design Optimization of 3D Printed Quasi-Isotropic Chopped & Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
Desktop Metal’s “Fiber” product is a commercially available 3D printer of chopped and continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite materials. Our proposed solution is to leverage material advancements that provide more isotropic material properties, as well as software advancements that enable design optimization of 3D printed composite parts.
Automated Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning
Inspection and cleaning of optical devices, from single ferrules to connectors such as VITA and D38999. Flexible, highly automated systems, with multiple types optimized for both production and field use. Currently used in manufacturing, assembly, depot and operational sustainment applications for MIL-Aero and commercial aerospace, Telecom and Datacom markets.
Catalyst for Improved Pot Life and Cure Time
Addition of 2,4-pentanedione to metal catalyzed 2-component polyurethane coating systems is a proven method to increase pot life. The level of pot life extension varies depending on the metal catalyst. A unique aluminum-based catalyst was designed to provide optimized pot life and cure properties when used with 2,4-pentanedione.
MELD: a scalable, no-melt method for printing for large metal parts
MELD®, a no-melt method for printing for large scale metal parts, is one of the newest and most innovative technologies to enter the additive manufacturing market. Since being named most disruptive new technology globally by the prestigious R&D100 organization, the company behind this technology keeps making record breaking news.
spotLESS Anti-Fouling Surface Coating
Our solution is an easy-clean, anti-fouling, liquid-, and sludge-repellent coating that can be spray-coated onto different surfaces in ambient conditions within minutes. Our coating makes it possible to prevent fouling from bacteria, blood, urine, feces, and mineral buildup for a broad range of surfaces.
SprayVision - coating process digitalization and optimization
Sprayvision is a technology for the digitalization of coating processes, and consists of a combination of hardware and software. This technology enables users to better understand the performance of their coating lines and to optimize the parameters on the basis of the data collected.
Bison High Alumina Resin - Ultra High Temperature Ceramic Material
Complex geometries and high resolution details are possible when 3d printing in Bison High Alumina UV curable resin. It can print at 25 micron layer thickness and 57 micron pixels and is heat tolerant to over 1750C and has high thermal shock tolerance.
Multi-functional Compounds for Coatings
TriMiS has developed a proprietary customizable platform to produce long-lasting and high efficacy anti-mold, antimicrobial and antiviral coatings. Our polymeric coatings are using controlled release technology to prevent the growth of microorganisms. The coating lasts a lot longer under harsh environmental conditions and remain fully compliant with regulations and standards.
