Airtech Advanced Materials Group Unveils Game-Changing Partnership with CEAD
Cutting-edge 3d Printing Technology To Revolutionize Precision Manufacturing
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – November 03, 2023: Airtech Advanced Materials Group is excited to announc a significant advancement in their additive manufacturing capabilities. The company has seamlessly integrated CEAD's Flexbot systems into its advanced manufacturing portfolio, signifying a significant enhancement in its technological capabilities. CEAD's Flexbot, a robust robot-based large format 3D printing solution, offers an impressive 3x1m build volume, CNC milling capabilities, and Dynamic Flow Control, making it an all-in-one advanced solution for precision manufacturing.
This state-of-the-art technology now resides in Airtech’s Springfield, TN (USA) Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, where it plays a pivotal role in developing innovative resins for 3D printing and exploring new applications across diverse market segments.
Gregory Haye, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Airtech, highlights the importance of this addition, stating, "CEAD's industry-leading, fully integrated, robotic printing and milling hybrid solution equips Airtech to support its continued growth in the additive manufacturing market segment, providing unparalleled support for CEAD and Airtech customers worldwide."
Additionally, Airtech's additive manufacturing experts are set to deepen their knowledge and expertise through daily utilization and planned developmental activities with the CEAD Flexbot. This will further enhance their ability to support global customers utilizing Airtech Dahltram® resins with CEAD Flexbot and Robot Extruder solutions.
This partnership is poised to advance the additive manufacturing industry, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in precision manufacturing. Lucas Janssen, CEO of CEAD, reflects on this milestone, saying, "This marks a significant step in reinforcing our pivotal relationship with the exceptional team at Airtech.”
About AIRTECH - Airtech was established in 1973, Airtech Advanced Materials Group consists of Airtech International Inc., Huntington Beach, California; Airtech Europe Sarl, Differdange, Luxembourg; Airtech Advanced Materials UK Ltd., Chadderton, England; Airtech Asia Ltd., Tianjin China; and Airtech India, Goa, India. It serves the aircraft-aerospace, printed circuit board, marine, wind power, automotive and recreational industries. Airtech is the largest privately owned manufacturer of vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials of its kind in the world. With nearly 50 years of extrusion and compounding experience, Airtech has taken the next step into additive manufacturing with Print-Tech® large scale additive manufacturing tooling service for composites and the new line of Dahltram® tooling and Dahlpram® purging resins.
About CEAD - CEAD is a pioneer in the field of large scale composite additive manufacturing, specialized in the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge 3D printing solutions for the industry. The company is dedicated to automate business operations across industries through the implementation of customized turnkey solutions. Its innovative technologies exceed the existing boundaries of current manufacturing technologies, ensuring enhanced efficiency, flexibility and design freedom while reducing operational and labor costs. The team focuses on overseeing the entire process, ensuring successful implementation and facilitating a seamless transition to industrial 3D printing to enable clients to proficiently harness these innovations for their specific applications. Through collaborations with industry experts, they uphold the highest quality standards. Passionate about technology and committed to continuous development, CEAD offers innovative 3D printing solutions to transform and revolutionize traditional manufacturing methods.