Aerospace & Defense

When we think about the sectors that are being shaped by additive manufacturing, defense is undoubtedly one that comes to mind. This is especially the case in the United States, where the Department of Defense (DoD) has been leading the…

Additive manufacturing is amazing for producing lightweight, strong and geometrically complex parts—so the technology is particularly valuable in the aeronautics sector, where strength and weight optimization are critical. Aeronautics is the science and practice of designing, building, and flying all aircraft,…

According to a report from official Chinese military media, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now said to have used technologies such as 3D printing and drones to test remote weapons maintenance. One exercise aimed to 3D print parts and…

German aerospace start-up POLARIS Spaceplanes, based in Bremen, has achieved a key milestone by successfully testing a 3D printed Aerospike rocket engine. This achievement highlights the growing importance of 3D printing technology in the aerospace sector. During the tests, the…

The aerospace and defense industry is increasingly turning toward additive manufacturing because the technology can offer custom, highly optimized solutions for complex applications. Due to the growing demand, more and more partnerships are emerging between different companies, with the aim…

Antennas are essential for wireless communications, navigation, radar, radio communication and science. Their main function is to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves. Until now, antennas were rigid and inflexible, something that is about to change thanks to a project by…

For much of his career, Russ Maines has been dedicated to designing bombs with cast, forged or pressed metals. However, these bombs were expensive and not scalable. So, as a Test and Evaluation Division Director at the Naval Surface Warfare…

In this week’s breakdown of additive manufacturing news, learn more about the validation of Meltio’s technology for use on a US Navy ship, the USS Somerset. In addition, PUMA has opened a creative center with additive manufacturing facilities and machinery,…

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…