Velo3D, Lockheed Martin, and Vibrant teamed up with DoD’s LIFT Institute on a data-driven approach to certifying materials and methods for additively manufactured aerospace systems. In the defense industry, there has been a recent and urgent need … [Read more...] about Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
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Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Hard work and good help can pay off, as two young engineers have learned. Mixing undergraduate curiosity and real-world engagement together, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson, two students from the Colorado University (CU) Boulder Aerospace … [Read more...] about Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
SAMM Tech mobile manufacturing system operates in a shipping container
The Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology (SAMM Tech) platform is a newly released patented additive manufacturing system that is built and operates inside a shipping container. Designed to be transportable and deployable to any location … [Read more...] about SAMM Tech mobile manufacturing system operates in a shipping container
Phase3D wins $1.2 million US Air Force contract for quality inspection system
Phase3D, a Chicago-based startup focused on in-situ inspection for powder-based additive manufacturing (AM), has been awarded a two-year $1.25 million contract from the Air Force Research Lab to develop a quality inspection system for cold spray AM … [Read more...] about Phase3D wins $1.2 million US Air Force contract for quality inspection system
3D Systems and Oerlikon scale metal AM for two high-criticality industries
3D Systems and Oerlikon AM announced the companies have entered a collaboration agreement to further scale metal additive manufacturing. Combining both organizations’ deep process and applications expertise with 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and Oerlikon scale metal AM for two high-criticality industries
Arkema and Raplas advance 3D printing and sustainable production
Arkema announced a partnership with industrial 3D printer manufacturer Raplas to jointly develop a range of high-performance N3xtDimension custom formulations for use in Raplas’ large format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. The collaboration will … [Read more...] about Arkema and Raplas advance 3D printing and sustainable production
Five industries that 3D printing is driving forward
The possibilities for 3D printing are immense and cut across various industries. However, certain sectors have been quicker to embrace its potential. Let's delve into five industries that are actively experimenting with 3D printing technology and … [Read more...] about Five industries that 3D printing is driving forward
xCognition gives robots better brains
Xaba, developers of the first AI-driven robotics and CNC machine controller, and Lockheed Martin recently completed a collaboration to evaluate the automation of crucial manufacturing operations using the global aerospace company’s industrial robots … [Read more...] about xCognition gives robots better brains
3D Systems and Swany partner on large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan
3D Systems and Swany announced a collaboration intended to promote the adoption of large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan. Through this collaboration, Swany is opening a new demo center that will include a 3D Systems EXT 1070 Titan Pellet … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and Swany partner on large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan
Domin invests in Renishaw’s RenAM 500Q system
Domin recently announced its latest development in the manufacture of hydraulic systems using an innovative approach to additive manufacturing. Recognizing the limitations and inefficiencies of traditional hydraulic systems, its ground-breaking … [Read more...] about Domin invests in Renishaw’s RenAM 500Q system
