Ascent Aerospace to Host Virtual Launch of Large Format 3D Printer

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Aerospace, a leading provider of tooling systems, factory automation and integration services, will be hosting a live webinar on Tuesday, June 9 at 10:00am PT (1:00pm ET).  This webinar is the virtual launch of the large format additive manufacturing machine that was recently installed in Santa Ana, CA, co-located with Ascent's composite tooling shop, autoclave and clean room.

The LFAM machine has an industry leading build area, providing customers in aerospace, automotive, maritime, energy and others the opportunity to benefit from large-scale printed composite tooling.  By combining this technology with Ascent's in-house tooling expertise and heritage engineering capability, it will be possible to fabricate and deliver production-ready fixtures and molds with significantly reduced lead-times compared to traditional metallic tooling.  The wide variety of materials that are compatible with the LFAM, such as ABS, Polycarbonate, Nylon, and PESU, will allow Ascent to create tailored solutions to meet customer needs and specifications. 

The webinar will consist of footage of the machine in action, a presentation by the product manager of the advantages of additive manufacturing to the tooling sector and more.  To register for the event, click here. 

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of turnkey production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries.  Our unique offering consists of a variety of products and solutions to resolve challenging aerostructure assembly requirements, from wing components and fuselage structures to final assembly lines.  As the industry's largest tooling and automation group, Ascent produces a full suite of composite tooling, including layup molds, mandrels, bond tools, and trim and drill fixtures, including the largest Invar molds ever made for aerospace.  In addition, Ascent offers automated, high-precision drilling and fastening systems, having installed more than 2,200 systems globally.  As an assembly line integrator, Ascent works with airframers to develop their project and see it through from process design and engineering through build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost effective solution. This strategy has allowed Ascent Aerospace to develop long-term, strategic alliances with the world's foremost manufacturers in the commercial aerospace, business aviation, defense, space launch and satellite industries. Visit www.ascentaerospace.com for more information.

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Tel: +1-586-464-4122
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