Aerospace & Defense

The American Department of Defense (DoD) has been one of the biggest drivers of growth for additive manufacturing adoption for military applications. This has been shown through many different use cases in the American military in particular and it has…

Over the past year or so, we have heard many different stories about the utility of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. Now another one has come from the land down under. Aurora Labs has announced that it has secured…

In this week’s #3DExpress, we welcome the wintry winds of December with a rather chilly offering. U.S. army scientists have successfully 3D printed an ice dollhouse, which they hope will open up possibilities for construction 3D printing in cold, remote…

The U.S. Navy continues to show its interest in additive manufacturing, especially for its submarines. This time, Curtiss-Wright’s EMS Division has announced that it has delivered what it considers to be the first submarine component with a 3D printed impeller…

Materials are, and always will be, the core of additive manufacturing. But being able to pick the right one for the right application, and making it with the right process, is a constant challenge for many looking to adopt the…

This week, we take you behind the scenes of the Formula SAE student competition, which involves building a small-scale F1 vehicle for motor racing. A team of students used 3D metal printing to lighten their electric car and achieve better…

The incorporation of advanced technologies in the training of future military polytechnic engineers has been increasing in recent years. In the most recent example, the Chilean Army has taken a significant step with the recent inauguration of the 3D Printing…

Like every year, Formnext 2024 was a snapshot of what is currently driving the AM industry and where trends will be heading. While last year’s focus was on automotive and sustainability, this year we saw an increased presence of 3D…

Additive manufacturing has profoundly changed the design, testing and production process for parts used in the aerospace sector. This industry benefits not only from reduced production times, but also from improved characteristics of the parts manufactured. In this context, SAB…

NASA has been exploring the power of additive manufacturing since the late 1990s. Initially, they were 3D printing with plastics, and in the early 2000s, they began using metal for prototypes. By the 2010s, NASA was 3D printing rocket engines.…

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is no stranger to additive manufacturing. They have used AM to produce everything from hypersonic weapons to 3D printed barracks, and just this October, they awarded $4.5 million to ceramics 3D printing development.…

It would not be hyperbole to say that the U.S. Navy has quickly become one of the main adopters of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. We have heard time and time again about successful uses of 3D printing for…