Kállai, ZsoltZsoltKállaiKipping, JohannJohannKippingSchüppstuhl, ThorstenThorstenSchüppstuhl2024-12-042024-12-042024-0721st European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2024978-2-912985-01-9https://hdl.handle.net/11420/52078This paper explores the innovative integration of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology to enable the on-demand printing of complex curved pipes. Traditional methods for manufacturing curved pipes face challenges in complexity and cost, prompting the need for advanced additive manufacturing techniques. This study presents two novel methods: the cut-and-place method and the compensating matrix layer method, to address the challenge of creating non-uniform layer heights with CFRP in 3D printing. These methods involve stacking segments of CFRP or adding compensating matrix layers to achieve efficient fabrication of curved pipes. The research outlines the materials considered, including continuous CFRP filament and matrix filament, and discusses challenges such as layer height control and minimum placeable length of the CFRP material. The findings aim to advance additive manufacturing techniques and facilitate the production of lightweight, individualized curved pipes for various industrial applications.enhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Continuous Carbon Fiber3D PrintingCurved PipesTechnology::621: Applied PhysicsTechnology::620: Engineering::620.1: Engineering Mechanics and Materials ScienceTechnology::628: Sanitary; MunicipalConference Paperhttps://doi.org/10.15480/882.1371310.60691/yj56-np8010.15480/882.13713Conference Paper