AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE COMPOSITES ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING.
AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE COMPOSITES ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING.
From defense to UAVs and even hypersonic applications, composites need to be more cost effective, faster to build, and withstand high temperatures for the long haul. Continuous Composites( CCI) is leading the way in this transformation. Operating in start-up mode out of Coeur d ' Alene, Idaho since 2012, CCI installed its first fully automated CF3D ® Enterprise system for a customer in 2022. Since then, they have developed a seamless yet adaptable software solution for the CF3D ® system, enabling engineers to easily design optimized structures.
To this day, President and CEO Steve Starner believes that, despite producing both manufacturing equipment and software for customers, they are still very much a start-up. VP of Sales Josh Randles echoed that sentiment, saying, " A key part of our culture is solving industry challenges with new products and materials that offer practical value propositions." He added that they are focused on“ delivering within shorter design cycles to reduce production costs while increasing scalability and part performance.” This approach is designed to drive significant growth in their customer base and expand their market presence.
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