Nugae provides a robotic 3D printing system for producing large-scale structural components from advanced thermoplastic composites. Their technology enables rapid and sustainable creation of lightweight parts, primarily targeting the nautical sector and other industries using composite materials. The system's precision and portability offer a versatile solution for on-demand manufacturing of custom designs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturing large-scale structural components, especially in industries like nautical and aerospace, often faces limitations in terms of material usage, speed, customization, and resistance to harsh environments. Traditional techniques can be slow, wasteful, and produce parts that are not optimized for weight or complex geometries.
Solution
Nugae provides a robotic 3D printing system that addresses these challenges by enabling the rapid creation of large, lightweight structural components from advanced thermoplastic composites. Their integrated hardware and software system, installed on anthropomorphic robots, allows for on-demand manufacturing of custom designs with optimized shapes and material usage. The system's unique capabilities include printing large formats, achieving significant weight reduction compared to standard techniques, enhancing resistance to marine agents, and accelerating production speed. Nugae's technology supports the creation of Nu-Core elements for sandwich structures, Nu-Shape prototypes, and Nu-Mold tooling, offering versatile solutions for various manufacturing needs.
Target Audience
Nugae primarily targets the nautical sector and other industries utilizing composite materials, such as automotive, aerospace, and architecture, seeking rapid, sustainable, and customizable manufacturing solutions.
Features
- Robotic 3D printing system capable of printing elements up to 3m x 1.5m x 1m
- Prints parts that are up to 80% lighter than those produced with standard techniques
- Enhances resistance to marine agents by over 20% compared to standard techniques
- Achieves production speeds up to 5x faster than traditional methods
- Optimizes complex shapes by up to 15%
- Reduces material usage by up to 20x through optimized designs
- Integrated system includes feeding, extrusion, and monitoring hardware
- Control, simulation, and slicing software for precise manufacturing
- Capable of producing Nu-Core, Nu-Shape, and Nu-Mold components