3D Systems announced a new collaboration with Fleet Space Technologies which has led to the production of innovative RF patch antennas for use on their Alpha satellite constellation. The combination of Fleet Space Technologies’ unique design along … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and Fleet Space Technologies work together on patch antennas for next generation satellites
Aerospace
EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
EOS announced four new metal materials for additive manufacturing (AM) on the EOS M 290 metal system, including two stainless steels, one tool steel, and one nickel alloy. Sascha Rudolph, SVP BU Metal Materials at EOS states: “Material development … [Read more...] about EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the success of the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, the Fuse 1+ 30W integrates upgraded components — including … [Read more...] about Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
3D printing fire-fighting drones
Essentium, Inc., announced Axle Box Innovations, a public safety technology developer, is using Essentium AM technology to support the development of US-made 3D printed drones for fire management and protection. Engineers at Axle Box are … [Read more...] about 3D printing fire-fighting drones
Aidro qualifies as a supplier of Leonardo Helicopters for additive manufactured aluminum fight parts
Aidro, a pioneer in the volume production of next-generation hydraulic and fluid power systems through metal additive manufacturing (AM) and a subsidiary of Desktop Metal, has become a qualified supplier of aluminum flight parts for leading … [Read more...] about Aidro qualifies as a supplier of Leonardo Helicopters for additive manufactured aluminum fight parts
BigRep 3D Printers help overcome supply chain challenges in aerospace
BigRep is supporting its customers to bypass traditional supply chains and produce large-scale parts for aircraft maintenance. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic halted most travel, resulting in the immediate grounding of 62% of passenger planes. … [Read more...] about BigRep 3D Printers help overcome supply chain challenges in aerospace
AM post-processing enhances performance and aesthetics for drone manufacturer
Commercial drone innovator heliguy has recently worked with leading AM post-processing solution provider (AM Solutions) to optimize parts for various of its product range. heliguy has a suite of additive manufacturing equipment in-house in its … [Read more...] about AM post-processing enhances performance and aesthetics for drone manufacturer
3D print complex rocket components for low-cost, small satellite delivery systems
Humankind launched the first orbital satellite in October of 1957. Sixty-five years later, more than 5,000 satellites are in service, with roughly half of them placed into low earth orbit (LEO) over the past two years. Much but not all of this … [Read more...] about 3D print complex rocket components for low-cost, small satellite delivery systems
Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials
As the development of 3D printable materials plays a greater role in additive technology, many researchers seek strategies to reduce the potential for defects within these materials. This study shows that controlling the mixing gradient of the … [Read more...] about Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials
EOS and Hyperganic team up to design space propulsion components
EOS announced an exclusive partnership to advance the field of space propulsion with Hyperganic, the company that aims to accelerate innovation in engineering through its software platform. For centuries, humans have used drawing boards to … [Read more...] about EOS and Hyperganic team up to design space propulsion components
