Anisoprint Digest June 2022 Edition

Hello and welcome back! ??

It’s good to see you again! This is the second edition of our new Anisoprint Digest Newsletter. And while we’re still experimenting with the format: Is there anything you would like us to include or modify? Just let us know in the comments! The basic idea is to share a recap of all the exciting highlights that have happened in the past weeks. And here we go…

TL;DR

Among the news we want to share with you:

• We signed an MoU with Nanoracks to develop a zero-gravity space-based continuous carbon fiber 3D printing capability.
• Our CEO Fedor Antonov has been interviewed by the LuxUnplugged Podcast and shares his unique insights into Anisoprint's future plans!
• The global space resources community came together at Space Resources Week in Luxembourg and Dmitrii Prokopiuk, our Head of Space Development, pitched our project - 3D Printing on the Moon - live on stage!
• We’ve exhibited for the very first time in the US at Rapid TCT, together with our partner Top 3D Shop.
• Our unique collaboration with Additive Flow on anisotropic optimization for composites has been featured in 3dpbm’s brand new eBook on Advanced Polymers.
• Our PR Specialist Liuba Kuncevich explains the basics of different types of composites with fibrous reinforcement on the Aniwaa blog.
• With our latest use case, we prove that HVAC is a highly interesting market for anisoprinted spare parts on demand.

3D printing continuous carbon fiber in space

We just started a new space manufacturing initiative together with Nanoracks LLC Space Outpost Europe. Nanoracks is a Texas-based company that is providing easy access to the space environment for research and industry. The MoU with Nanoracks will allow us to demonstrate and validate our space-based continuous carbon fiber 3D printing technology in orbit.

Kerry Stevenson, the editor, and Founder of Fabbaloo describes perfectly why this partnership is such a huge step for us! Read Kerry's full article here!

Anisoprint has a unique combination of capabilities that will be highly desirable by the space industry. First, the ability to 3D print parts on demand is obviously beneficial, as that eliminates the need for costly shipping and storage of spare parts in space environments. Secondly, the carbon fiber technology produces extremely lightweight — but still extremely strong — parts that would be beneficial. Whereas other systems might require the launch to orbit of metal 3D printing materials, the far lighter carbon fiber would dramatically decrease the cost of shipping 3D print materials to orbit.

Are you ready for another great podcast recommendation?

??? The LuxUnplugged Podcast sheds a light on key influencers shaping Luxembourg with their innovation mindset. And in the latest episode, the focus is on industrial players! Adrien Loesch, co-host of the show, talked with our CEO, Fedor Antonov.? You'll learn more about why Fedor chose Luxembourg as our HQ - not only to conduct business from there - but also to manufacture highly specialized 3D printing machines, and our exciting future plans.

What happens when the global space resources community comes together?

?????What's more interesting than space? Luxembourg has built a thriving space industry and Space Resources Week is the world's largest conference on space resource utilization! This year, all finalists of the first global Startup Support Programme for space resources, that's powered by European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), presented their projects. Dmitrii Prokopiuk, our Head of Space Development, pitched our project - 3D Printing on the Moon - live on stage!

Celebrating our first exhibition in the US

May has been the month of RAPID events in AM! Our friends from OKM 3D showcased the Composer A4 at the rapid.tech 3D in Erfurt, Germany. And together with the team from Top 3D Group, we exhibited at RAPID + TCT 22 in Detroit, Michigan! ??

Part optimization for composites: A feature in the Advanced Polymers eBook

Advanced polymers are instrumental in driving the adoption of 3D printing for production use cases. A brand-new eBook on "Advanced Polymers" has just been released that puts the industry in the spotlight!?Two things that really excite us:?

1. Anisoprinted parts made it to the cover of the eBook! ??
2. It highlights our close collaboration with Additive Flow! Fedor Antonov and Alexander Pluke look at a new integrated software solution that is unlocking greater performance potential for composite 3D printed parts.

?? But there are so many more aspects, we want to share! That's why we are planning a joint webinar for you with the team of Additive Flow. If you want to learn more about anisotropic optimization, sign-up here and we'll keep you updated.

What’s the difference between continuous and short fibers?

Chopped and continuous fibers produce different mechanical properties in composites. Ever thought about why plastics with chopped/dust fiber are called "carbon-filled" and plastics with continuous fiber "carbon-reinforced"?

?? The main difference between continuous and short fibers is still in orientation. Short fibers are disoriented during printing, while continuous fibers are always oriented and point along the deposition path.?

Curious to learn more? Our PR Specialist Liuba Kuncevich explains the basics of different types of composites with fibrous reinforcement for you on the Aniwaa blog. Learn more about their properties right here!

Anisoprinted HVAC spare parts

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning components have a sophisticated design and tight strength requirements. With anisoprinting, it is playfully easy to create any HVAC spare parts on demand. No logistics, no fitting, just the right part that suits and performs.?

Continuous fiber reinforced components result in more sustainable use of resources and substantial savings. The indirect benefits include longer maintenance intervals and more reliable operation, thus labor safety and responsible storage. Check out the case study right here!

?? And that's it! We look forward to your feedback and to sharing the next issue of the Anisoprint Digest in July. Stay tuned!