Aerospace & Defense

Though ICON may be well known for its 3D printed construction projects here on Earth, the company is also reaching for the stars. Literally in this case. In a recent press release, the company has announced that NASA has awarded…

Aerospace is a field which constantly strives for innovation and pushes the boundaries in order to produce quality results. It is also a field in which the quality, durability and appropriateness of parts is very important because of the high…

Another giant leap for mankind! NASA’s most powerful rocket in the world, Artemis 1, was launched on November 16. After several postponements due to technical problems and unfavorable weather conditions, the liftoff took place from Florida in the direction of…

Did you know 3D printing is present in space?! In the next step for microgravity bioprinting, Uganda has launched a satellite, named the PearlAfricaSat-1, which includes a facility for 3D bioprinting in space. This will allow the country to take…

TEKEVER is a Portuguese company that designs and manufactures maritime surveillance drones for the defense and security sectors. Since 2001, it has been developing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), offering more precisely a range of three products, the AR3, AR4 and…

The UK and US army have recently collaborated in the use of 3D printing to improve battlefield capabilities, as part of what is known as Project Convergence. This is the US army’s project of experimentation with speed, range, and decision…

Since the first space flight in the 1960s, humankind has dreamed of not just visiting the stars but of residing among them. Though living on the Moon or Mars might seem like science-fiction, it is actually something that is being…

Out of all the sectors using additive manufacturing, aerospace has always been one of the pioneers when it comes to embracing the technology. Indeed, 3D printing is critical for a variety of applications in the field thanks to its ability…

The RAF’s 71 (IR) Squadron has opened a new additive manufacturing hub with which they hope to use metal 3D printing for the repairs of metal aircraft parts. The creation, named the Hilda B Hewlett Centre for Innovation, promises to…

The US Navy has opened its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in a formal ceremony featuring the Virginia Governor and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as well as Navy officials and industry partners. The Center will be based…

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is showing its continued interest in additive manufacturing with the launch of a contract offer for 3D printing firms. The UK has always invested in defense and military, being the fourth highest spender globally…

Australian metal 3D printing specialist AML3D has announced a renewed partnership with aircraft manufacturer Boeing. Earlier this year, Boeing commissioned AML3D to 3D print prototype aluminum aircraft parts. The parts must match AS9100D quality assurance requirements for “flying” components. Testing…