Aerospace & Defense

More than ever, the way we are manufacturing is changing. In particular, due to increased issues such as the Global Supply Chain Crisis of 2022 or even the COVID-19 pandemic itself, we are seeing the benefits of local manufacturing. For…

Industries are increasingly searching for new and advanced materials and processes to improve their products, and the aerospace sector is no exception. The industry’s needs are evolving rapidly with the introduction of more stringent requirements. Thus, they demand new technologies…

Since the 20th century, humans have been fascinated with exploring space and understanding what lies beyond our planet. Major organizations like NASA and ESA have been at the forefront of space exploration, including with a new significant player in this…

One of the first, and most fervent, adopters of additive manufacturing was undoubtedly the aerospace industry. The sector was drawn to the technologies as a way to help with lightweighting parts (optimizing their weight vis-a-vis their strength). Now, the use…

China’s plans to use additive manufacturing to construct buildings on the moon are becoming a reality. The countries aim to begin testing this technology during its upcoming Chang’e 8 mission, set to take place in 2028, will reportedly include an…

A year ago, NASA unveiled a new alloy that it claimed was more resistant and durable, potentially making it perfect for demanding aerospace applications. Called GRX-810, it was created through 3D printing and oxide dispersion, which would significantly improve its…

Back in 2020, we introduced you to Dhawan-I, a 3D printed cryogenic engine made by Skyroot Aerospace. Three years later, the Indian company has been working on a more powerful model, unveiling to the public the new and improved Dhawan-II,…

It has been fifty years since the last crewed moon landing, but that does not mean that humanity’s desire to reach for the stars (or planetary bodies) has lessened. In fact, in recent years it seems that we have seen…

A few years ago, we introduced you to the Terran 1, Relativity Space’s almost entirely 3D printed rocket. Built using directed energy deposition (DED) and powder bed fusion, this spacecraft was an industry first. Moreover, according to the manufacturer, it…

It is common knowledge that additive manufacturing is extremely useful right here on Earth, but what about in outer space? For some time now, 3D printing has been considered to be one of the leading technologies for applications related to…

Researchers at the University of Arizona have received a $1.2 million grant from the Office of Naval Research’s Defense University Research Instrumentation Program to  develop 3D printing materials capable of withstanding hypersonic speeds: Mach 5 or higher – five times…

‘More info to follow on cause of aborts today’. Space launches do not always go off without a hitch. It has been disappointment for American company Relativity Space in recent days, who hoped to launch the first 3D-printed rocket on…