Our composites company Brigand Arms created a new process for manufacturing structural composite lattice material using cost-effective equipment. This patent application teaches:
“Methods and systems of making a composite open lattice are provided. The method comprises the following: (i) providing a mandrel having a plurality of studs extending outwardly from an outer surface of the mandrel, wherein the plurality of studs define a network of pathways; (ii) winding a pre-impregnated tow of structural fibers through the network of pathways and forming at least one axial lattice element (ALE), at least one helical lattice element (HLE), and a plurality of intersection locations defined by overlapping portions of the pre- impregnated tow to form an intermediate composite open lattice; and (iii) curing the intermediate composite open lattice to provide the composite open lattice. Composite open lattices are also provided.”
Learn more about Brigand Arms lattice structures here.