The startup manufactures composite 3D printers that utilize continuous fiber reinforcement to produce customized parts for the composites fabrication sector. Their technology reduces lead times and costs by enabling efficient, end-to-end manufacturing with various material combinations.
Funding
$3.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional composite part manufacturing often involves long lead times and high costs due to manual processes and the need for specialized tooling. This can limit design possibilities and material combinations, hindering innovation and efficiency in industries requiring customized composite components.
Solution
Fabheads Automation provides end-to-end composite manufacturing solutions, leveraging continuous fiber 3D printing and automated layup techniques to produce customized parts. Their technology streamlines the entire process from design and tooling to manufacturing and testing, reducing lead times and costs. By offering both conventional and automated methods, they enable a wider range of design possibilities and material combinations. Fabheads' services include composite design, tooling, prototyping, manufacturing, and certification, ensuring validated composite components ready for deployment across various industries.
Target Audience
Fabheads' primary customers are in the aerospace, mobility, marine, and robotics industries, as well as other sectors requiring lightweight, high-strength composite components.
Features
- Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) for complex geometries and high-strength applications
- Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) for precise and efficient material deposition
- Hybrid Layup combining conventional and automated techniques for optimized performance
- Custom, rapid tooling solutions using 3D printing for precision molds and fixtures
- In-house material preparation technology for tailored resin systems and fiber impregnation
- C6 Slicer software for advanced control over the 3D printing process
- End-to-end services including design, FEA, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing