Thermwood LSAM Additive Printer 510

Thermwood will demonstrate the capabilities of its LSAM technology by LIVE-printing a double-sided RTM mold for an underwater tidal turbine blade each day of the event. This will all happen in the LIVE Demo Area located in Hall 6 at JEC World 2025 in Paris, France, March 4-6. The mold pairs will be printed on the LSAM AP 510 Additive Printer using advanced carbon fiber reinforced materials, with a different material supplier featured each day (Sabic and Techmer PM). Once printed, these mold pairs will be shipped from the event, machined, and subsequently used to produce actual tidal turbine blades.

In addition to LIVE printing throughout the day, Thermwood will also present an interactive demonstration twice per day allowing participants to see firsthand how large scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) technology prints and finishes large-scale thermoplastic parts with precision, speed, and efficiency. Additionally, the company will highlight the wide range of material options and design flexibility available, as well as some of the patented features that set LSAM systems apart as the top choice in the industry. Topics covered will be the collaborative projects, ongoing research initiatives and illuminating case studies that help accelerate advancements in comprehensive knowledge and future innovation within the field.

Eduardo Barocio, director of Composites Additive Manufacturing and Simulation (CAMS) Consortium at Purdue University's Composite Manufacturing & Simulation Center will also be on hand to demonstrate their Additive3D software, a powerful tool that simulates workflow and predicts the printing and as-manufactured performance of parts produced through extrusion deposition additive manufacturing. Participants will have the unique opportunity to pose questions to Thermwood’s industry experts and gain valuable insights into how LSAM can elevate and optimize their production process. This live demonstration will help bridge the gap between theory and practical application and help understand the full potential of LSAM and how it can help enhance productivity and innovation. Thermwood will also have a regular booth staffed by its knowledgeable sales team who can help answer any questions you might have (Hall 6 P52).

This promises to be an exciting demonstration of the LSAM Additive Printer system. The LSAM Additive Printer features a single fixed gantry, 5ft x10ft moving table, 4ft maximum print height and a maximum print temperature of 450°F (232°C).

LSAM Additive Printers systems are available in two table sizes, 5ft x 5ft and 5ft x10ft. The 5ft x10ft. table is available in two configurations, 5ft wide with 10ft of front to back motion and 10ft wide with 5ft of front to back motion. Choice of configuration depends on several factors, fitting it within existing factory floor space is one factor.

The specially designed, highly rigid tab and slot, structural steel gantry also incorporates a fume extraction system that pulls print fumes through specially designed activated charcoal filters to remove them and freshen the air.

LSAM Additive Printers use the same print head mechanism as all the others, including the largest LSAM Systems, allowing them to produce the same print quality that has made LSAM the leader in large scale additive printing. They also use the same highly advanced Ultra 6 control with all its exclusive, patented print features and capability.

The systems come standard with a single hopper polymer dryer for applications that don’t change print material very often. For installations that print a wider variety of materials, a dual hopper dryer is available as an option.

An enclosure that surrounds the machine is also available. The machine with the full enclosure can also be built to meet European CE standards.