More specifically, the Massivit 10000 seeks to reinvent how large-scale fiber-reinforced composite parts are fabricated. With a build volume of up to 1.2 x 1.5 x 1.65 meters, the composite tooling system is suitable for a wide range of applications, including producing large-scale molds for racing car seats and catamaran hydrofoils, as well as smaller molds for protective antenna housings and more. In addition to the cost and time benefit, Massivit 3D’s Cast-In-Motion process is more sustainable than conventional composite tooling, largely because it minimizes material waste at several stages. On a base level, the hybrid 3D printing and casting technique eliminates the need for a master by directly printing the mold, which significantly reduces material consumption. “The Massivit 10000 creates two 3D printed outer walls using a specified wall thickness required for the specific geometry of the mold,” the company adds. Ultimately, Massivit 3D’s new system aims to disrupt FRP tooling. In other words, the application possibilities for FRP composite materials are practically limitless, and Massivit 3D is confident that the geometric freedom of its CIM process, as well as the more streamlined approach, will open up even more opportunities.

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