Continuous Composites has been awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program contract to manufacture low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) open isogrid composite structures for space applications. Using its patented CF3D technology, the company will demonstrate its advanced robotic steering of continuous carbon fiber to print and test a 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure designed to withstand extreme temperature variations in space.
This project highlights CF3D’s ability to produce complex structures that traditional methods can’t match, with applications across aerospace and space industries. The structure’s low CTE is essential for preventing warping and distortion in space, ensuring the precision and durability required for space missions.
John Brendel, Application Engineer at Continuous Composites, expressed excitement about showcasing the company’s fiber steering capabilities and expanding their presence in the space sector. This contract builds on their successful work in defense and commercial aerospace.
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