Composite Materials | MAALhttps://maal.hkust.edu.hk/tags/composite-materials/Composite MaterialsHugoBlox Kit (https://hugoblox.com)en-usSun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://maal.hkust.edu.hk/media/logo_hu_44eca034e5ce4fb7.pngComposite Materialshttps://maal.hkust.edu.hk/tags/composite-materials/Continuous-fiber additive manufacturinghttps://maal.hkust.edu.hk/projects/continuous-fiber-additive-manufacturing/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://maal.hkust.edu.hk/projects/continuous-fiber-additive-manufacturing/<p>Continuous fibers can make additively manufactured components significantly stronger and stiffer, but only when the fiber paths follow the structural demands of the part.</p> <h2 id="research-scope">Research scope</h2> <ul> <li>Build computationally efficient models of free-form composite parts.</li> <li>Optimize fiber paths for modulus, strength, mass, cost, and manufacturability.</li> <li>Translate optimized paths into reliable multi-axis fabrication.</li> <li>Measure the printed parts and connect observed performance back to the model.</li> </ul> <p>The result is an integrated design-to-fabrication workflow for high-performance composite components.</p>