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Continuous Composites makes ResearchAndMarkets.com list of 10 up-and-coming additive OEMs that could disrupt the 3D printing equipment market.

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Continuous Composites Clarifies Facts Around Continued Success in its Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Markforged

Continuous Composites Inc., announced that the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a favorable ruling siding with Continuous Composites that creates a clear path for a trial by jury.
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Continuous Composites unveils commercial CF3D Enterprise machine

Purchased by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the milestone was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and technical symposium, highlighting the system’s ability to accelerate the R&D of composites manufacturing.
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UIUC and Continuous Composites Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Paradigm-changing composite technology comes to aerospace engineering

A new piece of equipment was recently installed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign bringing the latest technology in additive manufacturing to campus. Unlike the better-known plastic or metal additive manufacturing, this machine can print large and lightweight structural composites like those used in aerospace structures. It is the first continuous fiber 3D printer by Continuous Composites to be installed outside the company and in academia.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for the commercialization of Continuous Composites CF3D Enterprise™ system at UIUC.
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Continuous Composites Unveils Commercial CF3D Enterprise™ at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Continuous Composites is excited to unveil our CF3D Enterprise™ system at a technical symposium and ceremonial ribbon cutting at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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The Patents Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO Rules in Favor of Continuous Composites

USPTO denies six Markforged IPR petitions in ongoing legal battle with Continuous Composites.
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The Patents Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO Rules in Favor of Continuous Composites

The Patent Trial & Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office has ruled in favor of Continuous Composites by denying six petitions by Markforged for Inter Partes Review.
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Continuous Composites Selected by NASA for Additive Manufacturing of Low CTE Open Isogrid Composite Structure

This NASA award will demonstrate CF3D’s robotic steering of individual, continuous carbon fiber tows to print and test a flat 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure, which will have a low CTE.
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Continuous Composites Selected by NASA for Additive Manufacturing of Low CTE Open Isogrid Composite Structure

Continuous Composites, a pioneer of advanced composite 3D printing technology, has been chosen by NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to additively manufacture low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) open isogrid composite structures for space applications, using its patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology, CF3D®.
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Continuous Composites Closes $17m Series A Financing

Continuous Composites, a developer of composite 3D printing technology, has successfully closed a $17 million Series A financing round.
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Continuous Composites Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Markforged

Continuous Composites files patent infringement lawsuit against Markforged, core to the underlying operation of Markforged’s composite printers.
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Continuous Composites team exhibits CF3D(R) technology.
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Continuous Composites Closes $17m Series A Financing

Continuous Composites Inc., a pioneer and innovator in the additive manufacturing industry, today announced the successful closing of its $17 million Series A financing led by B. Riley Venture Capital (BRVC), a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc.
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Continuous Composites Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Markforged

Continuous Composites files patent infringement lawsuit against Markforged asserting the infringement of four patents that include process and hardware claims, which are core to the underlying operation of Markforged’s flagship continuous fiber printers.
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Printing Continuous Fiberglass with CF3D Technology
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Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

A Coeur d’Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is “laser focused” on the commercialization of its technology, says CEO Tyler Alvarado.
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Continuous Composites Receives $750k Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract from the Department of Defense

Continuous Composites has been awarded a Phase II SBIR contract to demonstrate their patented CF3D® manufacturing process for a DoD multifunctional structural composite application through collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
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Continuous Composites, Saint-Gobain collaboration advances CF3D technology

Composites additive manufacturer Continuous Composites announces the execution of a joint development agreement (JDA) with Saint-Gobain to advance and certify Continuous Composites’ patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) technology for commercial aerospace applications.
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Continuous Composites and Siemens Energy Develop High Performance Materials for Power Generators

Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D®) enables new designs for Additive Manufacturing (AM) with composites and exceeds material requirements for generator components
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Continuous Composites and Saint-Gobain Execute a Joint Development Agreement to Advance CF3D for Commercial Aerospace Applications

Continuous Composites, a composites additive manufacturer, announces the execution of a Joint Development Agreement with Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance solutions.
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Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project

Continuous Composites (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S.) announced on April 7 the successful completion of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) two-year Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) contract through Lockheed Martin...
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Continuous Composites Demonstrates CF3D Technology for Lockheed Martin and The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) Project

Continuous Composites successfully completed the Air Force Research Laboratory’s two-year Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) contract through Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to manufacture a Low Cost Attritable Aircraft (LCAA) wing.
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Continuous Composites draws investment from Saint-Gobain's external venture arm

Continuous Composites, has partnered with the venture arm of French multinational manufacturer Saint-Gobain, called NOVA.
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Continuous Composites Announces Strategic Partnership with Arkema for Continuous Fiber 3D Printing

Arkema and Continuous Composites partner to transform manufacturing with Continuous Fiber 3D Printing.
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Continuous Composites and Spatial Announce Strategic Partnership

Continuous Composites power their revolutionary composite manufacturing process with Spatial SDKs.
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Arkema Invests in Continuous Composites, Strengthening Their Strategic Partnership

Continuous Composites, creator of Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology (CF3D®) is strengthening its partnership with Arkema, a leader in high-performance materials for composites
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Senator Risch Announces Continuous Composites as Small Business of the Month in Congressional Record

Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home state of Idaho.
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U.S. Air Force and Wright Brothers Institute Select Continuous Composites for T3 Transition Accelerator

Continuous Composites, a premier composites manufacturing company, is pleased to announce its acceptance and participation in the T3 Transition Accelerator program led by the Wright Brothers Institute
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Continuous Composites Wins Sikorsky Innovations 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge, by Lockheed Martin

Continuous Composites today announced it was the winner of the 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT).
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Continuous Composites Opens a New Manufacturing Facility with Industry Leaders at Their Side

Continuous Composites announced their opening of a 7,500 sq-foot facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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Continuous Composites Announces Strategic Investment from Saint-Gobain’s Venture Arm, NOVA

Continuous Composites today announced that Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a €38.1-billion-turnover French multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance materials invested in the company for the development and commercialization of Continuous Composites’ patented technology...
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Inland Northwest startups honored at Ignite Northwest’s annual 25+5 event

The 25+5 event, hosted by Ignite Northwest and the Spokane Journal of Business, celebrates 25 of the most compelling startups and five companies to watch in the future. Coeur d’Alene-based Continuous Composites won an award for the “most radical product or service.”
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Commercializing UV-curable thermosets for continuous fiber 3D printing

Strategic partners Continuous Composites and Arkema/Sartomer are developing a library of photocurable resins for use in a variety of OOA, high-speed, high-performance composite applications.
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Continuous Composites opens 7,500 sq-foot demonstration facility for composite 3D printing

Continuous Composites is opening a 7,500 square foot facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Idaho. The new building demonstrates their patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) technology at the largest scale to date, increasing their previous build volume by 25 times.
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Continuous Composites joins AFRL’s T3 Transition Accelerator program

Continuous Composites, an Idaho-based company specializing in Continuous Fiber 3D Printing and composite materials, has been selected to participate in the T3 Transition Accelerator program. The accelerator, led by the Wright Brothers Institute in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
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CF3D Competes as Finalist at JEC World 2020

JEC Startup Booster is the key worldwide competition for startups in the composites industry. Twenty startups will be coming from around the world to pitch their project to a panel of expert judges. JEC Startup Booster will take place during JEC World 2020, the international composites trade fair (March, 3 to 5, Paris Nord-Villepinte).
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Image of three dry continuous fiber spools. Carbon fiber, fiberglass, and kevlar.
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Intro to Continuous Fiber 3D Printing

The range of materials available in 3D printing, even just within Fused Deposition Modeling, has grown considerably in the last few years. Not only are there multiple reputable brands...
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25+5: Ignite Northwest releases inaugural list of emerging tech companies

Spokane business accelerator Ignite Northwest has released its inaugural Ignite 25+5 list, which recognizes 30 young companies with an Inland Northwest presence.
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Carbon fiber skateboard image printed with CF3D
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Arkema and Continuous Composites expand high-performance solutions to the 3D printing of composites

In the recent partnership announcement, Arkema is expanding the use of its high-performance solutions to additive manufacturing of composite materials with Continuous Composites' powerful CF3D technology.
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Continuous Composites Wins the 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge led by Sikorsky

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, announced Continuous Composites as the winner of the 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge. The Entrepreneurial Challenge is led by Sikorsky Innovations and is designed to accelerate innovators and disruptive technology concepts with applications to the aerospace industry.
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Fanuc robot mounted with CF3D print head
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Continuous Composites, Arkema Partner to Advance Continuous Fiber 3D Printing

Continuous Composites and Arkema combine Continuous Composites' CF3D process with Arkema's photocurable resins to develop and certify composite 3D-printing solutions.
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Ability to Print Wings

Continuous Composites’ future opportunities are in no way inferior to those of the large American AM companies. Their CF3D additive technology uses robotics to print in free space making it possible to 3D-print large-format components made of composite materials – wings for aircraft, for example.
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CF3D Wins Gold at JEC Chicago

For the past 15 years, JEC Innovation Awards have rewarded the best cutting-edge and ingenious projects using composites to their full potential in different categories. For this edition of JEC Forum Chicago, the winners of the 4 categories were…
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Wide view of robot printing fiberglass composite part with CF3D
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Continuous Composites Enters into Tech Partnership

Coeur d’Alene-based Continuous Composites, which develops and manufactures 3D printing robotic arms able to work with high-end materials, recently entered into a strategic partnership with Broomfield, Colorado-based Spatial Corp. to help develop software designed specifically for printing with high-end materials.
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Continuous fiberglass printed by CF3D
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Out of Stealth Mode: Versatile Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

The field of carbon fiber 3D printing is developing at only a slow pace. Developed by Idaho-based Continuous Composites, Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) combines carbon fiber reinforcement with thermoset polymers and industrial robotics to 3D print in ways yet seen by the additive manufacturing (AM) space.
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Continuous Composites, Spatial Partner to Advance Composite 3D Printing

As a strategic partnership, Continuous Composites will use Spatial Corp.’s 3D software to advance its robotic Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology.
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Winners of the JEC Innovation Awards Announced at JEC World 2019

On the international stage of JEC World, JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. JEC Innovation Awards reward composites champions, based on criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, technicality or commercial applications of innovations.
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Continuous Composites team smiling at JEC World as they receive their award
Awards

US Company Wins Award at European Composites Show

JEC World, the world’s largest composites exhibition and conference, recognized organizations that have developed “outstanding” products and technology. These Innovation Awards were divided into 10 different categories with 30 finalists selected from more than 100 nominees. The winner of the new 3D Printing category was Continuous Composites, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Two robots printing CF3D fiberglass print
Press

Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Out-of-Autoclave Process

CF3D patented technology has been selected as a finalist for the JEC Innovation Awards 2019 in the 3D Printing category. CF3D is a revolutionary composites manufacturing process with a rapid curing thermoset inside the print head.
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Our CEO, Tyler Alvarado talking with KXLY News
Press

Made in the Northwest: Continuous Composites

The goal is to revolutionize the manufacturing industry with continuous fiber 3D printing, which uses robotics to print in free space. "It completely changes the way you can use composite materials," said Continuous Composites CEO Tyler Alvarado. And this groundbreaking technology is being developed at the company's facility in Coeur d'Alene...
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Our CEO, Tyler Alvarado smiling while being interviewed by Spokesman Review.
Press

CdA Company’s Breakthrough Technology Attracting Interest from Big Players

Continuous Composites got its start with a stab wound. When a strand of fiberglass punctured Ken Tyler’s skin, the North Idaho inventor started thinking about the strength of the lightweight material. “It’s an amazing technology, and it’s going to change how things are built,” said Tyler Alvarado, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
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CF3D printing continuous fiberglass composite part
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Continuous Composites Inspires in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene is widely known for its resort atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and outdoor living. However, less than one block from its historic and touristy main street, and a stone's throw from the lake, is something few would expect to see - Continuous Composites, one of the world's top innovators in Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D)
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Comau robotic arm holding award
Awards

2018 Early-Stage Innovation of the Year Winner

As the state’s premier business innovation awards program, the Idaho Innovation Awards recognize groundbreaking accomplishments in five categories. Five winners and 10 finalists were recognized at the awards ceremony, a segment of the ITC’s ninth annual Hall of Fame celebration, held at Boise Centre.
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Continuous Composites ribbon cutting ceremony at UIUC

Continuous Composites unveils commercial CF3D Enterprise machine

Purchased by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the milestone was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and technical symposium, highlighting the system’s ability to accelerate the R&D of composites manufacturing.
Read MoreRead More
UIUC and Continuous Composites Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Paradigm-changing composite technology comes to aerospace engineering

A new piece of equipment was recently installed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign bringing the latest technology in additive manufacturing to campus. Unlike the better-known plastic or metal additive manufacturing, this machine can print large and lightweight structural composites like those used in aerospace structures. It is the first continuous fiber 3D printer by Continuous Composites to be installed outside the company and in academia.
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Showing a gavel and Continuous Composites logo

The Patents Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO Rules in Favor of Continuous Composites

USPTO denies six Markforged IPR petitions in ongoing legal battle with Continuous Composites.
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Showing the carbon fiber Isogrid structure with CompositeWorld Logo

Continuous Composites Selected by NASA for Additive Manufacturing of Low CTE Open Isogrid Composite Structure

This NASA award will demonstrate CF3D’s robotic steering of individual, continuous carbon fiber tows to print and test a flat 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure, which will have a low CTE.
Read MoreRead More
Continuous Composites team displays CF3D technology.

Continuous Composites Closes $17m Series A Financing

Continuous Composites, a developer of composite 3D printing technology, has successfully closed a $17 million Series A financing round.
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Continuous Composites patents.

Continuous Composites Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Markforged

Continuous Composites files patent infringement lawsuit against Markforged asserting the infringement of four patents that include process and hardware claims, which are core to the underlying operation of Markforged’s flagship continuous fiber printers.
Read MoreRead More
Printing Continuous Fiberglass with CF3D Technology

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

A Coeur d’Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is “laser focused” on the commercialization of its technology, says CEO Tyler Alvarado.
Read MoreRead More
High performance dry fiber materials for CF3D printing

Continuous Composites, Saint-Gobain collaboration advances CF3D technology

Composites additive manufacturer Continuous Composites announces the execution of a joint development agreement (JDA) with Saint-Gobain to advance and certify Continuous Composites’ patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) technology for commercial aerospace applications.
Read MoreRead More
Showing the complete wing box for the Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Wing

Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project

Continuous Composites (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S.) announced on April 7 the successful completion of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) two-year Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) contract through Lockheed Martin...
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Printing fiberglass spiral figure 8 with CF3D® technology

Continuous Composites draws investment from Saint-Gobain's external venture arm

Continuous Composites, has partnered with the venture arm of French multinational manufacturer Saint-Gobain, called NOVA.
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Ignite Northwest 25+5 Award

Inland Northwest startups honored at Ignite Northwest’s annual 25+5 event

The 25+5 event, hosted by Ignite Northwest and the Spokane Journal of Business, celebrates 25 of the most compelling startups and five companies to watch in the future. Coeur d’Alene-based Continuous Composites won an award for the “most radical product or service.”
Read MoreRead More
Continuous Fiber 3D Printed carbon fiber airfoil

Commercializing UV-curable thermosets for continuous fiber 3D printing

Strategic partners Continuous Composites and Arkema/Sartomer are developing a library of photocurable resins for use in a variety of OOA, high-speed, high-performance composite applications.
Read MoreRead More
Image showing the new research and development facility in downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Continuous Composites opens 7,500 sq-foot demonstration facility for composite 3D printing

Continuous Composites is opening a 7,500 square foot facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Idaho. The new building demonstrates their patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) technology at the largest scale to date, increasing their previous build volume by 25 times.
Read MoreRead More
Image of continuous carbon fiber skateboard with closeup shot of cross section.

Continuous Composites joins AFRL’s T3 Transition Accelerator program

Continuous Composites, an Idaho-based company specializing in Continuous Fiber 3D Printing and composite materials, has been selected to participate in the T3 Transition Accelerator program. The accelerator, led by the Wright Brothers Institute in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Read MoreRead More
JEC Startup booster graphic

CF3D Competes as Finalist at JEC World 2020

JEC Startup Booster is the key worldwide competition for startups in the composites industry. Twenty startups will be coming from around the world to pitch their project to a panel of expert judges. JEC Startup Booster will take place during JEC World 2020, the international composites trade fair (March, 3 to 5, Paris Nord-Villepinte).
Read MoreRead More
Image of three dry continuous fiber spools. Carbon fiber, fiberglass, and kevlar.

Intro to Continuous Fiber 3D Printing

The range of materials available in 3D printing, even just within Fused Deposition Modeling, has grown considerably in the last few years. Not only are there multiple reputable brands...
Read MoreRead More
Logo wall of all companies listed as 30 young growing companies

25+5: Ignite Northwest releases inaugural list of emerging tech companies

Spokane business accelerator Ignite Northwest has released its inaugural Ignite 25+5 list, which recognizes 30 young companies with an Inland Northwest presence.
Read MoreRead More
Carbon fiber skateboard image printed with CF3D

Arkema and Continuous Composites expand high-performance solutions to the 3D printing of composites

In the recent partnership announcement, Arkema is expanding the use of its high-performance solutions to additive manufacturing of composite materials with Continuous Composites' powerful CF3D technology.
Read MoreRead More
Closeup image of continuous carbon fiber airfoil part

Continuous Composites Wins the 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge led by Sikorsky

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, announced Continuous Composites as the winner of the 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge. The Entrepreneurial Challenge is led by Sikorsky Innovations and is designed to accelerate innovators and disruptive technology concepts with applications to the aerospace industry.
Read MoreRead More
Fanuc robot mounted with CF3D print head

Continuous Composites, Arkema Partner to Advance Continuous Fiber 3D Printing

Continuous Composites and Arkema combine Continuous Composites' CF3D process with Arkema's photocurable resins to develop and certify composite 3D-printing solutions.
Read MoreRead More
Isolated view of continuous carbon fiber airfoil

Ability to Print Wings

Continuous Composites’ future opportunities are in no way inferior to those of the large American AM companies. Their CF3D additive technology uses robotics to print in free space making it possible to 3D-print large-format components made of composite materials – wings for aircraft, for example.
Read MoreRead More
Picture of all winners of the 2019 JEC Innovation Awards

CF3D Wins Gold at JEC Chicago

For the past 15 years, JEC Innovation Awards have rewarded the best cutting-edge and ingenious projects using composites to their full potential in different categories. For this edition of JEC Forum Chicago, the winners of the 4 categories were…
Read MoreRead More
Wide view of robot printing fiberglass composite part with CF3D

Continuous Composites Enters into Tech Partnership

Coeur d’Alene-based Continuous Composites, which develops and manufactures 3D printing robotic arms able to work with high-end materials, recently entered into a strategic partnership with Broomfield, Colorado-based Spatial Corp. to help develop software designed specifically for printing with high-end materials.
Read MoreRead More
Continuous fiberglass printed by CF3D

Out of Stealth Mode: Versatile Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

The field of carbon fiber 3D printing is developing at only a slow pace. Developed by Idaho-based Continuous Composites, Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) combines carbon fiber reinforcement with thermoset polymers and industrial robotics to 3D print in ways yet seen by the additive manufacturing (AM) space.
Read MoreRead More
Continuous fiberglass spar print image

Continuous Composites, Spatial Partner to Advance Composite 3D Printing

As a strategic partnership, Continuous Composites will use Spatial Corp.’s 3D software to advance its robotic Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology.
Read MoreRead More
2019 JEC winner award crest

Winners of the JEC Innovation Awards Announced at JEC World 2019

On the international stage of JEC World, JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. JEC Innovation Awards reward composites champions, based on criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, technicality or commercial applications of innovations.
Read MoreRead More
Continuous Composites team smiling at JEC World as they receive their award

US Company Wins Award at European Composites Show

JEC World, the world’s largest composites exhibition and conference, recognized organizations that have developed “outstanding” products and technology. These Innovation Awards were divided into 10 different categories with 30 finalists selected from more than 100 nominees. The winner of the new 3D Printing category was Continuous Composites, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Read MoreRead More
Two robots printing CF3D fiberglass print

Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Out-of-Autoclave Process

CF3D patented technology has been selected as a finalist for the JEC Innovation Awards 2019 in the 3D Printing category. CF3D is a revolutionary composites manufacturing process with a rapid curing thermoset inside the print head.
Read MoreRead More
Our CEO, Tyler Alvarado talking with KXLY News

Made in the Northwest: Continuous Composites

The goal is to revolutionize the manufacturing industry with continuous fiber 3D printing, which uses robotics to print in free space. "It completely changes the way you can use composite materials," said Continuous Composites CEO Tyler Alvarado. And this groundbreaking technology is being developed at the company's facility in Coeur d'Alene...
Read MoreRead More
Our CEO, Tyler Alvarado smiling while being interviewed by Spokesman Review.

CdA Company’s Breakthrough Technology Attracting Interest from Big Players

Continuous Composites got its start with a stab wound. When a strand of fiberglass punctured Ken Tyler’s skin, the North Idaho inventor started thinking about the strength of the lightweight material. “It’s an amazing technology, and it’s going to change how things are built,” said Tyler Alvarado, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreRead More
CF3D printing continuous fiberglass composite part

Continuous Composites Inspires in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene is widely known for its resort atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and outdoor living. However, less than one block from its historic and touristy main street, and a stone's throw from the lake, is something few would expect to see - Continuous Composites, one of the world's top innovators in Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D)
Read MoreRead More
Comau robotic arm holding award

2018 Early-Stage Innovation of the Year Winner

As the state’s premier business innovation awards program, the Idaho Innovation Awards recognize groundbreaking accomplishments in five categories. Five winners and 10 finalists were recognized at the awards ceremony, a segment of the ITC’s ninth annual Hall of Fame celebration, held at Boise Centre.
Read MoreRead More

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April 6, 2023

Continuous Composites Clarifies Facts Around Continued Success in its Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Markforged

Continuous Composites Inc., announced that the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a favorable ruling siding with Continuous Composites that creates a clear path for a trial by jury.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the commercialization of Continuous Composites CF3D Enterprise™ system at UIUC.
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March 1, 2023

Continuous Composites Unveils Commercial CF3D Enterprise™ at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Continuous Composites is excited to unveil our CF3D Enterprise™ system at a technical symposium and ceremonial ribbon cutting at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Showing a gavel and Continuous Composites logo
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February 10, 2023

The Patents Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO Rules in Favor of Continuous Composites

The Patent Trial & Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office has ruled in favor of Continuous Composites by denying six petitions by Markforged for Inter Partes Review.
Showing the carbon fiber Isogrid structure
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June 13, 2022

Continuous Composites Selected by NASA for Additive Manufacturing of Low CTE Open Isogrid Composite Structure

Continuous Composites, a pioneer of advanced composite 3D printing technology, has been chosen by NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to additively manufacture low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) open isogrid composite structures for space applications, using its patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology, CF3D®.
Continuous Composites team exhibits CF3D(R) technology.
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July 23, 2021

Continuous Composites Closes $17m Series A Financing

Continuous Composites Inc., a pioneer and innovator in the additive manufacturing industry, today announced the successful closing of its $17 million Series A financing led by B. Riley Venture Capital (BRVC), a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc.
Continuous Composites patents.
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July 7, 2021

Continuous Composites Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Markforged

Continuous Composites files patent infringement lawsuit against Markforged, core to the underlying operation of Markforged’s composite printers.
Single component, organically integrated wing spar and rib configuration
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May 20, 2021

Continuous Composites Receives $750k Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract from the Department of Defense

Continuous Composites has been awarded a Phase II SBIR contract to demonstrate their patented CF3D® manufacturing process for a DoD multifunctional structural composite application through collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Siemens Energy power generator on white background
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May 11, 2021

Continuous Composites and Siemens Energy Develop High Performance Materials for Power Generators

Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D®) enables new designs for Additive Manufacturing (AM) with composites and exceeds material requirements for generator components
Table of dry Continuous Fibers
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April 28, 2021

Continuous Composites and Saint-Gobain Execute a Joint Development Agreement to Advance CF3D for Commercial Aerospace Applications

Continuous Composites, a composites additive manufacturer, announces the execution of a Joint Development Agreement with Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance solutions.
Showing the Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Wing
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April 7, 2021

Continuous Composites Demonstrates CF3D Technology for Lockheed Martin and The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) Project

Continuous Composites successfully completed the Air Force Research Laboratory’s two-year Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) contract through Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to manufacture a Low Cost Attritable Aircraft (LCAA) wing.
Continuous Composites and Saint Gobain logos on dark blue background
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March 17, 2021

Continuous Composites Announces Strategic Investment from Saint-Gobain’s Venture Arm, NOVA

Continuous Composites today announced that Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a €38.1-billion-turnover French multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance materials invested in the company for the development and commercialization of Continuous Composites’ patented technology...
CEO, Tyler Alvarado talking with Lead R&D Tech, Tyler Wilson in front of print head
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March 1, 2021

Senator Risch Announces Continuous Composites as Small Business of the Month in Congressional Record

Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home state of Idaho.
Continuous Composites announces new demonstration facility for their CF3D® technology
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November 2, 2020

Continuous Composites Opens a New Manufacturing Facility with Industry Leaders at Their Side

Continuous Composites announced their opening of a 7,500 sq-foot facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Pouring resin into CF3D® print head
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July 27, 2020

Arkema Invests in Continuous Composites, Strengthening Their Strategic Partnership

Continuous Composites, creator of Continuous Fiber 3D Printing technology (CF3D®) is strengthening its partnership with Arkema, a leader in high-performance materials for composites
Continuous fiberglass bridge printed with CF3D®
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February 14, 2020

U.S. Air Force and Wright Brothers Institute Select Continuous Composites for T3 Transition Accelerator

Continuous Composites, a premier composites manufacturing company, is pleased to announce its acceptance and participation in the T3 Transition Accelerator program led by the Wright Brothers Institute
Carbon Fiber Airfoil printed with CF3D® technology. Photo Credit: Continuous Composites
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November 11, 2019

Continuous Composites Wins Sikorsky Innovations 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge, by Lockheed Martin

Continuous Composites today announced it was the winner of the 9th Entrepreneurial Challenge by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT).
Continuous carbon fiber skateboard print with CF3D
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September 24, 2019

Continuous Composites Announces Strategic Partnership with Arkema for Continuous Fiber 3D Printing

Arkema and Continuous Composites partner to transform manufacturing with Continuous Fiber 3D Printing.
Fiberglass figure 8 printed with CF3D®
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May 7, 2019

Continuous Composites and Spatial Announce Strategic Partnership

Continuous Composites power their revolutionary composite manufacturing process with Spatial SDKs.
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