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Industrial CFC 3D printing in Brescia, Italy

CFC 3D printing (Continuous Fiber Fabrication) lays continuous carbon fiber strands inside a thermoplastic matrix, co-extruded with the matrix itself. The result is components with a tensile strength of up to 900 MPa and a specific stiffness comparable to aluminum, ideal for industrial tooling, structural brackets and components under significant loads.

Max build volume

300 × 300 × 300 mm

Tensile strength

up to 900 MPa (with CCF)

Minimum feature

0.8 mm

Matrix

Nylon (PA), PETG, PLA

Reinforcement

Co-extruded continuous carbon fiber (CCF)

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How CFC 3D printing works

  1. The continuous carbon fiber unwinds from the spool;
  2. It enters the print head together with the thermoplastic matrix and is co-extruded in the same bead;
  3. The path is programmed layer by layer: rings around the holes and runs along the load lines, inside the infill.

The fiber goes where the load goes: brackets, fixtures and end effectors with stiffness and strength close to those of aluminum.

How continuous fiber 3D printing worksA bracket halfway through the print, in isometric view: on the layer being printed, the continuous carbon fiber runs in rings around the two holes and along the edge, over the thermoplastic matrix infill. The co-extrusion head, fed with matrix filament and fiber, is laying the outer ring.01Continuous fibercarbon, off the spool02Co-extrusionfiber with the matrix03Layer by layerrings at holes, edge

Key strengths

  • Tensile strength up to 900 MPa with continuous carbon fiber
  • Specific stiffness comparable to aluminum at ~50% lower density
  • Available matrices: nylon (PA), PETG and PLA reinforced with CCF
  • Metal replacement: brackets, jigs, clamps, robotic grippers
  • No corrosion and no need for surface treatments

Typical applications

  • Structural industrial tooling (jigs, clamps, robotic grippers)
  • Replacement of aluminum components under low to medium loads
  • End effectors for collaborative and articulated robots
  • Mounting brackets for industrial machinery
  • Non-flight aerospace and motorsport components

Compatible materials

NYLON PA XCF
See the materials catalog →Guide: continuous fiber and metal replacement →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about industrial CFC 3D printing.

A component in nylon reinforced with continuous carbon fiber reaches a tensile strength of up to 900 MPa and a specific stiffness comparable to 6061-T6, at a lower density (~1.4 g/cm³ vs. 2.7).

CFC when the load calls for high directional stiffness (brackets, structural jigs). FDM PA-CF when isotropic short-fiber reinforcement is enough and you need more freedom in geometry and size.

Yes: it is the go-to choice for jigs, clamps, robotic grippers and end effectors that must withstand cyclic loads in an industrial environment, replacing aluminum at lower cost and with shorter lead times.

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