Aerospace & Defense

In this week’s #3DExpress, we start off with yet more news from the U.S. Navy. At Newport News Shipbuilding, a 3D printed metal valve manifold assembly has been installed in an aircraft carrier for the very first time. Next, see…

AMPOWER is an additive manufacturing consultancy dedicated to accelerating the adoption of 3D technologies worldwide. The company regularly publishes market studies and reports that shed light on the 3D printing industry. It has just unveiled its latest project, which analyzes…

From Sillicon Valley to space! Eric Schmidt, who was CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, has taken over as CEO of Relativity Space. The news comes alongside a significant investment by Schmidt himself in the company, sources tell The…

When it comes to the military, flexibility and innovation are key in ensuring the success of operations in all corners of the globe. Indeed, when we think of military personnel one of the underlying characteristics of their actions is rapidity,…

This week’s #3DExpress is full of exciting aerospace news! First, the FAA has certified an innovative engine from GE Aerospace that was made using additive manufacturing. Next, the United States Air Force is calling for 3D printing vendors who can…

Nikon Corporation (Nikon), known for its digital manufacturing and advanced selective laser melting (SLM) solutions, announced last week that it was selected as one of the organizations to implement the Space Strategy Fund (SSF) by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency…

Hypersonic manufacturing is one of the most challenging areas of research in modern aerospace applications. Vehicles traveling at more than five times the speed of sound have to withstand extreme conditions, including temperatures of more than 2000°C and enormous mechanical…

In this week’s #3DExpress, certification is in the spotlight. First, Materialise announced that it had gained EN 9100 certification for its metal AM processes. Now, the Belgian company is looking to help the aerospace sector identify and source flight-ready 3D…

Have you heard of electrospray engines? These propulsion systems involve applying an electric field to a conductive liquid, generating a high-speed jet of tiny droplets capable of propelling a spacecraft. Such miniature motors are particularly suitable for small satellites, known…

Space is an extreme environment where dangers abound, and radiation is one of them. During space missions, astronauts and their equipment are exposed to much higher radiation than on Earth. Without appropriate protection, the equipment could malfunction. As for astronauts,…

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has just revealed an interesting partnership with Rolls-Royce, involving the use of additive manufacturing. Together, they are taking in the Tornado 2 Tempest program, which involves recycling spare parts from obsolete fighter aircraft and transforming…

Aerospace is one of the sectors where additive manufacturing has truly left its mark. This includes in telecommunications. Here, 3D printing makes it possible to develop antennas with improved designs and advanced materials. These antennas are essential for data transmission…