+LAB is the 3D printing laboratory of the Politecnico di Milano university.

One of the lines of research focuses on processing nano, short and continuous fiber, composite materials utilizing 3D printing technology.

The research project on continuous fiber composite materials and thermosetting resin is called Atropos, which uses a robotic arm, the first of his kind, to 3D print composites.

Atropos aims to redefine the manufacturing of composites materials, embracing the revolution of Industry 4.0.

Atropos is the winner of 2017 JEC Innovation Award in collaboration with KUKA Robotics and Owens Corning.

+

Music : David Cutter   / dcuttermusic