Introducing the Future of Manufacturing | Tyler Alvarado | TEDxCoeurdalene

Lighter, stronger, and smarter than ever before-the way we design, manufacture, and build is rapidly changing with emerging technologies. Traditional composite manufacturing techniques are plagued with high cost, low-material yields, long lead times, and expensive capital equipment until now! Forward-thinking, Tyler Alvarado, reveals how Continuous Fiber 3D Printing combines the benefits of additive manufacturing with composite materials to ignite the next Industrial Revolution! As the CEO of Continuous Composites, Tyler is an entrepreneur focused on building and inspiring those around him. Headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Continuous Composites is a rapidly growing tech company in the composites and additive manufacturing industry. Tyler is a licensed CPA and holds a BA & MBA from Washington State University. He is a principal in a long-established engineering firm focused in the Ultra High Vacuum industry. His experience extends from start-ups and early stage financing, to acquisitions and legacy business analysis.
Tyler knows a successful business is a reflection of its culture and the well-being of its people and customers - and genuinely emulates this in his leadership. He surrounds himself with high-quality people and continues to learn from those around him. Tyler has extensive experience in manufacturing and believes Continuous Composites’ groundbreaking technology is going to revolutionize manufacturing as we know it today. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jander8810]

Automotive, aviation, and other transportation will utilize this tech in so many ways. Not only does it allow for a more repeatable process but it pushes further towards automation going forward. Really impressive tech.

[@ericdavidson1404]

Very impressive. Can't wait to see what the future holds

[@AustralianGQ]

This is some really cool technology. Imagine what we can do to benefit society.

[@DarkAeroInc]

Good talk! Exciting to see this technology come to market!

[@ericweis9771]

Great topic. Amazing technology!

[@shughalonly4724]

It is going to revolutionise the manufacturing processes ...and there is not no doubt about that...in my extensive research about additive manufacturing, it actually removes all the weaknesses of 3d printing combining with the advantages of composite strenghts ... an addition of one more domain will make their machine perfect..and that is adding a hybrid head (additive plus subtractive head)... that combination of additive 3d printing head (additive) along with a cnc router (subtractive) will make it virtually all in one machine that can undertake any kind of job ...the perfect machine

[@mikesmith1181]

Excellent presentation! Exciting times ahead.

[@lisanorris3150]

How about printing snap together houses or shelters? Print the individual walls, pre-insulated and wired. Allowing for affordable housing.

[@strandekgrpsystems8106]

Completely feasible with this type of technology! Quality and time can be an issue with some 3D printed composites, but that should be overcome in due course.

[@nyakahumajoshua3955]

Very impressive manufacturing technology. Question is has it reached maturity?! Are there patents to it! and What are the gaps in the technology or areas of improvement! . How can it be used to shift from printing composite components made of different material properties for example; silicon to aluminum, to steel or carbon etc. .

[@JohnSmith-ye5xo]

Great talk!

[@chrislosee4152]

Carbon fiber materials made cheaply compared traditional methods. This could make mass produced carbon fiber cars a reality. Lighter weight means more abilities in electric cars as well! This is were I would like to see the new tech.

[@marioalbertoponceflores6429]

Tyler congratulations, you are very good speaker....you know vey well the topic!.....tks to share it

[@laurendavidson6045]

Woohoo! Nice talk Tyler!

[@tapasbhavsar6309]

Amazing

[@ahmadhassansaleem]

The idea is great but it is still very costly because of cf3d printing machines and high energy consumption. Energy consumption of these processes is a problem from the beginning hopefully it will be reduced in this industrial revolution.

[@markkennethsun408]

Wow!

[@EHusk36864]

Nice talk! How do they do that carbon fiber rolled up?

[@georgeyannoulatos8745]

How far can your robots go on their own? Feet because if you can program robots coordinations GPS etc. I can see a bunch of robots working together at the same time on large projects like building an aircraft or buildings etc. A program like the ones used to keep a group of drones from crashing into each other while flying.

[@HerrLanzelot]

This is great BUT you're still working with 2D layers where you are only able to apply unidirektional fibers. This might be suitable for a few applications but isnt the BIG deal in my oppinion.

[@ContinuousComposites]

Thank you for your comment, Lars. The CF3D® process is not just 2D stacking. Our technology skins and orients fibers in the z-direction out of the x and y plane. We are also not limited to unidirectional; CF3D steers the fiber in the direction of the stresses and strains for optimized composite parts.

[@p15s]

@@ContinuousComposites 6 axis cobot woven composite developments like at IITM could enable computationally optimized structural parts, which can be climbed on g code paths on the fly, like in the Silk Pavilion. Sure shows 2 axis lines and layers to be the rudiments they are.

[@auto-chefself-cookingrobot8821]

I would like to get connected to use in my industrial production.

[@Paul_Bearden]

That is the 3D printer in the television series West World (not for children).

[@MrDarkSour]

Additive manufacturing