VELO3D, an innovator in digital manufacturing, announced that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components manufactured by VELO3D’s Sapphire 3D metal printer. Unveiled at Boom’s hangar in Centennial, Colorado, XB-1 marks a … [Read more...] about Boom Supersonic rolls out XB-1 aircraft with flight hardware components 3D printed by VELO3D
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MakerBot offering composite material Nylon 12 carbon fiber
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys, announces the expansion of its materials offering with Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber, adding another composite to the company’s growing materials portfolio. The MakerBot Nylon 12 … [Read more...] about MakerBot offering composite material Nylon 12 carbon fiber
ExOne qualifies Inconel 718 for binder jet 3D printing
The ExOne Company announced that the nickel-based alloy Inconel 718 has been certified as Third-Party Qualified, the company’s highest designation of material readiness for its metal 3D printers. Frequently used in the aerospace, energy and … [Read more...] about ExOne qualifies Inconel 718 for binder jet 3D printing
BAE Systems installs fourth Stratasys F900 3D printer for Factory of the Future initiative
British defense, security, and aerospace giant BAE Systems added a fourth Stratasys F900 3D Printer to its manufacturing site in Samlesbury, UK, in a continued effort to reduce costs and improve production agility. Along with its existing F900 … [Read more...] about BAE Systems installs fourth Stratasys F900 3D printer for Factory of the Future initiative
A 3D printed “mothership” used to launch multiple PocketQube satellites into space
As tiny and reliable emerging satellites, PocketQubes are “an exemplar of New Space research and innovation.” The original idea came from Professor Robert J. Twiggs from Morehead State University (MSU), who proposed the standard of “a satellite … [Read more...] about A 3D printed “mothership” used to launch multiple PocketQube satellites into space
CAM software supports DED additive manufacturing
As one of the main additive manufacturing processes, directed energy deposition (DED) uses a focused energy source, such as a laser or electron beam, to melt the build material. The ability to control the grain structure of a part makes DED a good … [Read more...] about CAM software supports DED additive manufacturing
Trends in creating electronics through additive manufacturing
The use of 3D printing technology to build devices with embedded electronics has evolved. In the early days, special 3D printers injected dielectric inks onto a layer of a build, creating electronic traces, to build electronic parts. Nano Dimension … [Read more...] about Trends in creating electronics through additive manufacturing
Optomec introduces production automation system for 3D metal additive repair
Optomec -- a leading, privately-held global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing equipment and software announced it is offering integrated robotic automation for its Huffman line of production 3D Metal Additive Repair machines. The … [Read more...] about Optomec introduces production automation system for 3D metal additive repair
Metal additively manufactured part takes to the skies
GE Additive AddWorks has been supporting GA-ASI’s strategy for scaling metal additive technology across its portfolio of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) platforms. Over the past nine years, GA-ASI has built deep experience with polymer-based … [Read more...] about Metal additively manufactured part takes to the skies
US Air Force and GE reach first metal additive technology milestone with sump cover for F110 engine
In mid-2019, GE Additive and GE Aviation approached the US Air Force to propose a metal additive collaboration program to address its specific sustainment, readiness and affordability needs. The US Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is … [Read more...] about US Air Force and GE reach first metal additive technology milestone with sump cover for F110 engine
