Reinforce3D Expands Fiber Injection Technology to North America
Temple-based Impac Systems Engineering now serves as the exclusive distributor for the company's advanced 3D printing process.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Reinforce3D has expanded its Continuous Fiber Injection Process (CFIP) into the North American market. The technology, which saw its first customer installations in 2024, is now distributed in the United States and Canada by Impac Systems Engineering.
Why it matters
The CFIP technology addresses a common limitation in additive manufacturing by adding significant strength to 3D printed parts. This allows components to better handle cyclic loads or absorb impact, expanding the utility of 3D printing in industrial applications.
Reinforcing a drone airframe takes approximately 50 minutes using the CFIP process. A setup utilizing three FFF printers and one CFIP Delta Modular system produces a completed drone every eight hours.
The players
Reinforce3D
This company is the developer of the proprietary Continuous Fiber Injection Process technology.
Impac Systems Engineering
Based in Temple, Texas, this firm has over 40 years of experience and serves as the exclusive distributor for Reinforce3D.
The details
The process functions by injecting continuous fiber bundles through internal channels integrated directly into a part's geometry. Design Checker software is used to validate fiber paths before the parts are printed, ensuring structural integrity.
Timeline
Development of the CFIP technology occurred between 2013 and 2021.
Industrial demonstrations of the process began in 2022.
The first customer installations were completed in 2024.
Market Landscape
This move strengthens the presence of high-performance additive manufacturing within the North American industrial sector. It positions the technology as a specialized upgrade to standard Fused Filament Fabrication, bridging a critical gap between rapid prototyping and functional end-use parts.
Local industrial clients in Temple and across North America gain direct access to advanced structural reinforcement capabilities for 3D printed components. This technology enables faster production cycles for high-strength parts compared to traditional additive methods.
The takeaway
The implementation of CFIP allows for the creation of lightweight drone components with high structural performance. Manufacturers looking to enhance durability in 3D printed items should prioritize design validation using integrated fiber path software.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 3D Printing Industry.
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