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I N T R O D U C I N G

F I B E R ™

 

 

Fiber™ combines the exceptional performance of continuous carbon fiber with the ease of FFF printing to produce high-performance

parts that are stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and can operate continuously in the toughest environments up to 250 ºC.

 

 

 

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B E N E F I T S

01 Strong parts

Continuous carbon fiber or fiberglass tape is applied along critical load paths in a process called Micro Automated Fiber Placement (µAFP).

Layers of highly loaded continuous fiber tape are laminated to build dense,

reinforced sections over three times stronger than steel and as low as

one-fifth the weight (up to 2,400 MPa tensile strength and <1.5 g/cc).

 

strong parts for carbon fiber 3d printing
Wide material range for carbon fiber 3d printing

02 Wide Range of Materials

Fiber™ prints with two printheads—one dedicated to continuous carbon fiber or fiberglass uAFP tape;

one dedicated to chopped carbon fiber or fiberglass-reinforced FFF filament. Designed for versatility,

the printer supports a wide range of fiber-reinforced composites to enable a

broad set of applications from consumer electronics to automotive.

  • PEKK + Continuous Carbon Fiber
  • PEEK + Continuous Carbon Fiber
  • Nylon (PA6) + Continuous Fiberglass
  • Nylon (PA6) + Continuous Fiberglass

PEKK + Continuous Carbon Fiber

 

PEKK is characterized by its high tensile and compression strength,

resistance to chemical abrasion and ability to

withstand high temperatures (above 250­­ °C).

 

When reinforced with carbon fiber, the resulting parts are exceptionally durable and

safe for operations where ESD compliance is required.

 

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PEEK + Continuous Carbon Fiber

 

PEEK is characterized by its exceptional mechanical properties. In addition to

high resistance to surface abrasion,

it is inherently flame retardant, and can withstand high temperatures (above 200­­ °C).

 

When combined with continuous carbon fiber, the resulting composite is strong,

stiff and well-suited for extreme environments.

flame retardant for 3d printing

Nylon (PA6) + Continuous Carbon Fiber

 

Our PA6 nylon with carbon fiber reinforcement boasts a high fatigue level and

a tensile strength 30x stronger than ABS—making it great for

high-wear manufacturing jigs and fixtures.

PA6 nylon dekstop metal fiber

Nylon (PA6) + Continuous Carbon Fiber

 

Fiberglass-reinforced nylon is a low-cost material which renders lightweight,

high-strength and corrosion-resistant parts—making it ideal for

sporting goods applications where parts are exposed to the

elements and have a low per-part target cost

fiber glass reinforced nylon dekstop metal

03 Accessible to all Engineers

 

With a wide range of materials, easy-to-use platform, and affordable subscription tiers,

Fiber™ offers high-quality composite 3D printing at a price point every engineer and designer can access.

desktop metal fiber for engineers

Continuous fiber reinforcement

 

Continuous carbon fiber or fiberglass tape is applied along critical load paths in a process called Micro Automated Fiber Placement (µAFP). Layers of highly loaded continuous fiber tape are laminated to build dense, reinforced sections over three times stronger than steel and as low as one-fifth the weight (up to 2,400 MPa tensile strength and <1.5 g/cc).

A P P L I C A T I O N S

Fiber™ applications span a variety of industries including manufacturing, tooling, automotive, consumer, electronics, and marine.

 

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MANUFACTURING

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PRODUCT DESIGN

3D printing for Engineers & Products Designers
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TOOLING

Prototyping & End-use Parts
FABLAB for 3d printing

FABLABS

For digital fabrication laboratory


T E C H N I C A L   S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

TECHNOLOGY

Print Technology

Print System

Micro Automated Fiber Placement (µAFP)
Fused filament fabrication (FFF)

CoreXY with automatic tool changer

PERFORMANCE

Max Build Rate

Layer Height

Max build weight (for all parts in job)

20 cm3/hr 1.2 in3/hr

• 50-200 µm
• 100 µm Default

10 kg 22 lbs

PHYSICAL

External Dimensions

Weight

Build Envelope

Build Plate

Print Sheets

Nozzle Diameter

Power Requirements

On Board Control

586 x 620 x 863 mm (23.0 x 24.4 x 34.0 in)

60 kg (132 lbs)

310 x 240 x 270 mm   12.2 x 9.4 x 10.6 in (FFF only)
290 x 210 x 270 mm   11.4 x 8.3 x 10.6 in (µAFP-reinforced)

Heated, up to 149 °C 300 °F

Coated 1075 Spring Steel Magnetic
0.45mm 0.018in

0.40 mm

100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A, 1-phase

7-inch touchscreen display

MEDIA

FFF build media

µAFP build media

µAFP build media

Thermoplastic filament / Chopped fiber
1.75 mm diameter (0.07 in)

Thermoplastic µAFP prepreg tape / Continuous fiber
3 mm wide (0.12 in)

PLATFORM

Network Connectivity

Software

Browser Requirements

Supported File Types

Ethernet, USB

Fabricate™ software; runs on Windows 8 or 10, Mac OSX 10.11.x
or higher, Linux

Accessible via any web browser

STL, IGES, JT, STEP, OB, SAT and native file types (SolidWorks,
ProE, Autodesk, CATIA, etc.)
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  PART   GALLERY

 

Fiber™ applications span a variety of industries including manufacturing, tooling, automotive, consumer, electronics, and marine.

desktop metal fiber sample part Balance shaft gear

Balance Shaft Gears

PEKK + CF

  • Specs
  • Description

Size (mm)

Weight (g)

117 x 117 x 15

63

Printing in PEEK delivers a lighter part compared to metal counterparts, while still meeting the strength and heat requirements.

With the ability to print industrial-grade composites like PEEK with continuous carbon fiber reinforcement, Fiber™ allows engineers to print parts that can stand up to high temperatures and have unrivaled part strength - without spending tens of thousands of dollars.

desktop metal fiber sample part brake duct

Brake Duct

PEEK + CF

  • Specs
  • Description

Size (mm)

Weight (g)

130 x 63 x 97

65

Printing on Fiber enables optimization for

the most efficient air flow, leading to better cooling.

Brakes get extremely hot during competition,

PEKK + CF provides heat resistance and is lighter than an aluminum alternative.

desktop metal fiber sample part balance shift gear

Balance Shaft Gears

PEKK + CF

  • Specs
  • Description

Size (mm)

Weight (g)

205 x 46 x 24

66

Shedding weight is critical for performance bikes. 

Composites are an ideal choice for bike components

like this due to their high specific strength and stiffness.

Printing on Fiber in fiberglass-reinforced PA6 allows for the manufacture of a corrosion resistant, low cost, functional prototype without the typical labor-intensive

process of hand layup.

desktop metal fiber sample part press break tooling

Press Brake Tooling

PA6 + CF

  • Specs
  • Description

Size (mm)

Weight (g)

95 x 127 x 80, 91 x 64 x 51

364, 105

Many sheet metal applications require custom press brake tooling, but machining this custom tooling out of metal for short runs can be prohibitively expensive.

For low tonnage applications, printing on Fiber eliminates the need for machining costly metal tooling, greatly reducing manufacturing lead time and cost.

desktop metal fiber sample part Surf board fin

Surfboard Fin

PA6 + FG

  • Specs
  • Description

Size (mm)

Weight (g)

143 x 120 x 6.8 mm

31

Printing on Fiber enables rapid functional prototyping 

of the many variables that affect surfboard performance - the fin’s rake, cant, base length, height - and greatly speeds the process when compared to traditional hand layup.

Composites are ideal for this part due to their high strength. In this case, the part is made from PA6 nylon with fiberglass reinforcement to keep costs low and to resist corrosion.

desktop metal fiber sample part skydiving camera mount

Skydiving Camera Mount

PA6 + GF

  • Specs
  • Description

Size (mm)

Weight (g)

64 x 84 x 14

16

Glass fiber reinforced PA6 allows for high specific stiffness to withstand those forces at a low cost. This part has to support the weight of the camera while being hit with 100mph+ winds during free fall.