A 3D model system is configured to validate and optimize for 3D printing an unprocessed 3D model described by an input data file. The 3D model system is configured to detect printability issues associated with the unprocessed 3D model and automatically address these issues. Such issues can include boundary edges, non-manifold geometries, structural deficiencies, etc. Upon resolving these issues, the 3D model can be optimized for 3D printing. Optimizations can include hollowing to reduce printing cost and exterior surface smoothing. The resulting validated and optimized 3D model can be converted into an output data file which can be an input to a 3D printer or a 3D printing service for printing the object depicted by the 3D model. The 3D model system can operate as a network or cloud-based service. Users are able to interact with the 3D model system using a series of web-based user interfaces.

Provided is a porous single resin fiber composite material comprising: a first fibrous particle; a second fibrous particle; and a binder for binding the first fibrous particle and the second fibrous particle, wherein the first fibrous particles and the second fibrous particles are bound by the binder so as to form a random network structure including pores, the first fibrous particle is a polyester-based fiber including a first polyester-based resin, the second fibrous particle is a polyester-based fiber including a second polyester-based resin, the binder includes a third polyester-based resin, the first fibrous particle has an elongation rate higher than that of the second fibrous particle, and the melting point of the second polyester-based resin is higher than the melting point of the third polyester-based resin.

Provided is a porous single resin fiber composite material comprising: a first fibrous particle; a second fibrous particle; and a binder for binding the first fibrous particle and the second fibrous particle, wherein the first fibrous particles and the second fibrous particles are bound by the binder so as to form a random network structure including pores, the first fibrous particle is a polyester-based fiber including a first polyester-based resin, the second fibrous particle is a polyester-based fiber including a second polyester-based resin, the binder includes a third polyester-based resin, the first fibrous particle has an elongation rate higher than that of the second fibrous particle, and the melting point of the second polyester-based resin is higher than the melting point of the third polyester-based resin.

A method for manufacturing high-contour structures by utilizing high pressure differential and applied consolidation temperatures, without the use of a heated press.

A semifinished product for making a composite fiber molded part is made by first spinning from a row of orifices of a spinning nozzle low-melting fibers of a thermoplastic. These low-melting fibers are then combined into a laminated semifinished product with high-melting reinforcement fibers of the same thermoplastic but having a melting temperature higher than the melting temperature of the low-melting fibers.

A semifinished product for making a composite fiber molded part is made by first spinning from a row of orifices of a spinning nozzle low-melting fibers of a thermoplastic. These low-melting fibers are then combined into a laminated semifinished product with high-melting reinforcement fibers of the same thermoplastic but having a melting temperature higher than the melting temperature of the low-melting fibers.

A method of forming parts uses a forming tool having a forming surface, and an ultrasonic transducer array on the forming surface.

A molded automotive textile nonwoven and its associated method of manufacturing includes flat staple fibers exhibiting a width to thickness ratio of 2 to 10 and a denier in the range of 2 to 30. The molded automotive textile non-woven is a three-dimensional (3D) structure that includes one or a plurality of protrusions or recesses which fits to the metallic vehicle floor pan of the vehicle.

A molded automotive textile nonwoven and its associated method of manufacturing includes flat staple fibers exhibiting a width to thickness ratio of 2 to 10 and a denier in the range of 2 to 30. The molded automotive textile non-woven is a three-dimensional (3D) structure that includes one or a plurality of protrusions or recesses which fits to the metallic vehicle floor pan of the vehicle.

Provided are a processed product obtained by processing a structure having excellent lightness and mechanical characteristics, and a method for manufacturing the processed product that can process with high precision and high productivity. A method for manufacturing a processed product according the present invention is a method comprising processing a structure, the structure containing reinforced fibers, resin, and voids, the structure having a density in a range of 0.01 to 1 g/cm.sup.3, the structure having a compression modulus in a range of 0.2 to 20 GPa, and the processing being cutting processing performed by bringing the structure into contact with a processing tool.