New Thermoplastic Composite Wins Future of Lightweighting Award Interview with Chris Oberste of WEAV3D

Published: Sept. 5, 2024, 1:48 p.m.

On this episode,\xa0Chris Oberste, Ph.D. joins the podcast to discuss their work in winning the 2024 Altair Future of Lightweighting Award. This achievement was possible through their partnership with Braskem and Clemson Composites Center. Their patented\xa0WEAV3D\xae\xa0process is based on a woven composite lattice reinforcement called\xa0Rebar For Plastics\xae. Their lattice-forming machines produce custom lattice structures from [\u2026]