From Roadmap to Reality: Advancing Continuous Fiber Additive Manufacturing - Interview with Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson

Returning guests Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson joined the show to discuss progress on the America Makes–funded Affordable and Agile Composite Additive Manufactured Structures (AACAMS) roadmap effort. As the project approaches completion, we explore the gaps limiting adoption, the requirements of manufacturers, and the priorities that could guide future research and investment.

Clark also shares his work with Azista USA to integrate extreme-temperature composite materials into additive manufacturing platforms. We discuss the opportunities for high-temperature polymer composites, carbon/carbon, and ceramic matrix composites—and the challenges of turning promising materials and processes into reliable production capabilities.