{"id":32748,"date":"2026-06-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=32748"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:09:15","slug":"new-process-cuts-prototype-lead-times-in-half-helping-customers-move-faster-from-concept-to-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/new-process-cuts-prototype-lead-times-in-half-helping-customers-move-faster-from-concept-to-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"New process cuts prototype lead times in half, helping customers move faster from concept to testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greene Tweed<\/strong><\/u><\/a> has developed a rapid prototyping process for its\u00a0Xycomp DLF<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u00a0material that helps aerospace customers accelerate metal replacement development projects through faster testing and validation. The process reduces lead times and costs, expanding access to high-performance composites in new markets, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xycomp DLF components are high-performance thermoplastic composites engineered to replace metals while delivering weight savings, stiffness, and strength. The new process cuts prototype lead times by nearly 50%\u00a0compared to traditional production methods through a proprietary approach that optimizes the tool design and balance between machine and net-molded features, while maintaining production-representative material and part properties. The result is quicker access to functional parts, with lower upfront tooling costs and greater design flexibility before production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key innovations behind Greene Tweed’s rapid prototyping breakthrough include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n