Purdue University s Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC) has partnered with Thermwood Corp. to integrate predictive simulation into large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM), paving the way for first-time-right composite production.

The collaboration, also supported by Purdue s CAMS Consortium, is redefining the transition from laboratory research to factory applications by merging advanced simulation-driven software tools with Thermwood s LSAM technology. This approach accelerates product development, reduces costs, and enables the manufacturing of stronger and more complex composite structures.

In an interview, CMSC s Dr. Byron Pipes and Dr. Eduardo Barocio highlighted the transformative impact of this partnership:

• Digital simulation as a driver to unlock the full potential of additive manufacturing.
• LSAM technology bridging the gap between research and real-world industrial production.
• Collaborative research fueling new innovations in aerospace, automotive, and defense composites.

It is one of the most exciting problems I ve worked on, remarked Dr. Pipes. Thermwood is innovative from the very top. Some of the smartest people I ve ever met work in this organization.

This alliance signals a major step toward making simulation-led, large-scale 3D printing a cornerstone of next-generation composite manufacturing.

Source: www.thermwood.com