GE Additive and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding as the cornerstone of a new collaborative effort aimed at supporting the U.S. Department of Defense‘s (DoD) … [Read more...] about GE Additive and Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research team up to accelerate metal additive technology for rapid Department of Defense implementation
Aerospace
Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
Markforged’s new FX20 3D printer is targeted at point-of-need production of industrial-strength end use parts. This production-ready hardware prints the flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic ULTEM 9085, in filament form, in combination with … [Read more...] about Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
Materialise and Proponent plan to raise the profile of 3D printing in aerospace aftermarket supply chains
Materialise and Proponent announced a partnership that will raise the profile of 3D printing in aerospace aftermarket supply chains. Proponent, headquartered in Brea, California, is a leading independent distributor of aircraft parts. With the … [Read more...] about Materialise and Proponent plan to raise the profile of 3D printing in aerospace aftermarket supply chains
ARRIS Composites to collaborate with Airbus on composite research
ARRIS, a California-based advanced manufacturer enabling the use of high-performance composites in mass-market products and industrial applications, announced a research project with Airbus which focuses on the production of cabin brackets. This aims … [Read more...] about ARRIS Composites to collaborate with Airbus on composite research
6K Additive launches refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing
6K Additive, a division of 6K, a producer of sustainable advanced materials for additive manufacturing and energy storage, announced the commercial availability of refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing. Materials such as tungsten, … [Read more...] about 6K Additive launches refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing
3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced that Lockheed Martin has extended its use of MakerBot 3D printers to produce parts and designs for its upcoming space projects. MakerBot 3D printers have been in use for about five years and have provided … [Read more...] about 3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Essentium, Inc. announced the introduction of Essentium PEKK, made with Arkema 6002 Kepstan resin. This ultra-polymer offers high heat and chemical resistance and mechanical strength to meet the performance requirements of aerospace and industrial … [Read more...] about Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
For additive manufacturing to take its place alongside other forms of part production, it will need to integrate with PLM, MES, and other production tracking systems. At the RAPID + TCT Show, Stratasys Ltd. will highlight solutions for advancing … [Read more...] about Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
Two composite materials for aerospace and other highly-regulated industries
Markforged announced it is supporting aerospace, defense and other manufacturers in highly regulated industries with Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A, aerospace-ready versions of its Onyx FR and Carbon Fiber FR materials. These two new materials are … [Read more...] about Two composite materials for aerospace and other highly-regulated industries
New production-grade resin for 3D Systems’SLA systems
3D Systems announced the availability of a breakthrough production-grade acrylate resin – Accura AMX Rigid Black. Designed for use with the company’s stereolithography (SLA) technology, this tough material is the first to produce large-scale … [Read more...] about New production-grade resin for 3D Systems’SLA systems