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How to replace metals with high-performance composites

9T Labs (Zurich, Switzerland) and Setforge (L’Horme, France) work together to explore new technologies for the future of digital series production

9T Labs (Zurich, Switzerland) and Setforge (L’Horme, France) will replace metals with high-performance carbon fiber composites for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications. Additive Fusion Technology™ enables serial production of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts with high fiber volume (60%) and low void content (<1%) at lower cost using the 9T Labs Red Series™ equipment.

With over 100 years of experience, Setforge, a subsidiary of Farinia Group, is one of the most important global suppliers of high-quality metal components, at high production volumes, mainly in the automotive and aerospace industries. With its partners, Institut de Soudure and the research institute Arts et Métiers, Setforge is working on the development of a new process, called EPITHER, that aims to produce structural composite parts in high series to diversify its historic production.

“Lightweight and sustainability are becoming more and more important,” notes Head of EPITHER program, Damien Felix. “As an innovative company, we need to explore new technologies for the future of digital series production. With 9T Labs’ cost-competitive approach, we can reduce part weight and production costs.”

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