Kinetronika

AUTOFIBER-5

Pushing
composite
manufacturing
further.

Complex geometry continuous fiber 5 axis 3D printer

New way for composites

Presented - nonplanary printed lightweight basalt fiber/termoplastic drone fuselage

We believe that future is built with composite materials - so we created a technology that allowes anyone to use them for creating parts simply, agile and fast, just as what additive is.
Absolutely zero compromises in geometry and mechanical properties.

Rethink materials

Introducing Continuous Fiber Nonplanary Fabrication (CFNF) - technology for printing composite parts with complex geometries and very high mechanical properties. By using any-directional continuous fiber reinforcing, we are implementing in-part anisotropy control for most strength in less mass.
And yes, we make the way from sketch to part really fast.
What if you consider composites instead of metals for your next project?

Presented - nonplanary printed lightweight reinforced cowl

READY FOR INDUSTRY

Our goal is to make composites better in existing applications and bring them to products where technological limitations stopped from using them.
Create functional and strong composite parts for demanding applications like robotics, aerospace, automotive and any other projects that are important for you.

Acessible for everytning

CFNF Printed carbon fiber/termoplastic drone fuselage

Overcome limitations

Almost zero geometrical limitations compared to fabric or prepreg composite technologies - we made matrix/fiber coextrusion on 5-axis machine to fix material in almost any geometry and direction. Complex seamless parts with little features are what we have created the technology for, with no molds needed in production.
Also, our process results in most effective fiber layout - all the continuous fiber directions can be pre-engineered on slicing stage.

Design

Trace

Fast composites workflow

Classic composite manufacturing workflow is expensive in time, money and labor work and requires custom molds for each part. With CFNF we are making composite parts production fully automated, simple and allowing to cut part production span from weeks to hours.

Optimised continuous fiber layout

Composite parts are anisotropic - fiber directions are crucial in creating part's mechanical properties. With CFNF we can create custom layout for every single part to optimise weight and costs. Here's how it works, step by step.

Presented - nonplanary printed basalt fiber reinforced drone fuselage

Classic 3-axis printing

5 axis non-planary manufacturing

Anisotropy control

Turntable with rotating printhead allows creating nonplanar reinforcing layers to significantly increase part's strength in several directions.

Classic 3-axis printing

5 axis non-planary manufacturing

No supports needed for hanging structures - base printing direction can be adjusted during the print.

Geometry optimisation

Tech comparison

Fabric/prepreg composites

Metal milling

CFNF printing

Strength - up to 1000 MPa

Density - 1.5 g/cm3

Production time - 1-4 weeks

Structure is defined by fabric/prepreg pattern

Molds and multiple operations required for production

Strength - 600 MPa (aluminum); 1400 MPa (steel)

Density - 2.7 g/cm3 (aluminum); 7.8 g/cm3 (steel)

Production time - 1-7 days

Isotropic material - limited structure optimization options

Multiple tools required for production

Strength - up to 1000 MPa (multi-directional)

Density - only 1.3 g/cm3 (two times lighter than 6061 aluminum)

Production time - up to 24 hours

Fully controlled and optimized internal structure

Parts printed automatically in one sequence with no molds needed

CFNF In numbers,
compared to other technologies

Comparison table for CFNF printed composites

AUTOFIBER-5 To push
printing
further. Our 5-axis tailor for your composite parts

CHANGE THE WAY
YOU CREATE Make industrial-grade continuous composites in one process.

Able to print refractory polymers (PEEK, ULTEM).

BUILT FOR
MORE Workspace: diameter 300x700 mm
in multi-axis mode

For your big concepts.

ROBUSTNESS
MATTERS Custom 5-axis
kinematic scheme
along with precision
linear and rotational
drives.

NO COMPROMISES - Water component cooling,
compressed air printed model cooling.
- Full-auto buildplate leveling and
temperture expansion compensation.
- Active ringing compensation.
- Active heated material box.

AUTOCOMPOSITE

Continuous fiber coextrusion printhead for nonplanar printing.

Max. printing temp - 450C;
High-temperature materials support;
Water cooling;
Dual gear extrusion for both materials;
Configured for 5-axis nonplanar printing;

TRIPLE Z

Fast Z translation and full-auto buildplate calibration.

HARMONIC
DRIVES

Preciese movements of large prints with almost zero backlash.

RIGID COREXY

Tailored for multi-axis.

Klipper-based control

Speed and precision in any printing directions.

Full multiaxial layering control

Nonplanar slicing is implemented to create fiber parts with CFNF.

Nonplanary printed part

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