Manufacturing High-Strength Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK Composites with Extended Fiber Retention Lengths Using Screw Extrusion-Based 3D Printing Technology

Manufacturing High-Strength Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK Composites with Extended Fiber Retention Lengths Using Screw Extrusion-Based 3D Printing Technology

1. Abstract Research BackgroundThe mechanical properties of 3D printed carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites are crucial for engineering applications, but challenges remain in producing high-performance composites through material extrusion. Research MethodFour CF/PEEK composites with different fiber lengths were prepared using a self-made screw extrusion 3D printing mechanism, systematically exploring the effects of fiber length and … Read more

Master These 5 Key Techniques for PEEK/PEI 3D Printing to Easily Advance in Industrial-Level 3D Printing!

Master These 5 Key Techniques for PEEK/PEI 3D Printing to Easily Advance in Industrial-Level 3D Printing!

In high-tech fields such as aerospace and medical implants,PEEK and PEI materials have become the “special forces” of the 3D printing world due to their high temperature resistance, toughness, and biocompatibility. However, these two “noble materials” are extremely picky about the printing environment, and a slight mistake can lead to issues such as black spots, … Read more

Core Materials for Robotics

Core Materials for Robotics

PEKKis hailed as the culmination of next-generation materials. It possesses extremely high strength (eight times that of steel), very low weight (only one-third that of aluminum), and excellent heat resistance and chemical stability.12These characteristics make PEEK an ideal material for robotics manufacturing.. The Tesla Optimus second-generation humanoid robot is a typical case of PEEK material … Read more

Core Lightweighting of Humanoid Robots: PEEK Carbon Fiber Composites

Core Lightweighting of Humanoid Robots: PEEK Carbon Fiber Composites

In the context of the deep integration of artificial intelligence and robotics technology, the demand for lightweight and high-performance core components of humanoid robots is becoming increasingly urgent. The composite technology of PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and carbon fiber (CF), with its high strength, low density, and wear-resistant self-lubricating properties, has become a key pathway … Read more