Canadian Navy Extends Submarine Lifespan with 3D Printed Parts
Dalhousie University has partnered with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to address critical parts supply challenges for Canada's aging submarine fleet. The... read more »
Military
U.S. Army Soldiers Apply 3D Printing Training to Solve Field Equipment Issues
Two U.S. Army soldiers recently used skills learned at the Naval Aviation School for Additive Manufacturing (NASAM) to produce critical parts during deployment.... read more »
New $9M Illinois Lab to 3D Print Large Vehicle Parts for US Military
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is establishing a new research center focused on developing additive manufacturing methods for large metal parts. The center... read more »
Penn State-Led Team Receives $1 Million to Improve Metal 3D Printing
A research team led by Penn State has secured a $1 million grant from DARPA's Structures Uniquely Resolved to Guarantee Performance (SURGE) program... read more »
Saab Partners with Freemelt to 3D Print Copper Defense Components
Swedish 3D printing company Freemelt AB has received a new order from defense manufacturer Saab to produce copper components for testing. The order... read more »
New LAM3D Process Reduces Production Time for Radar, Electronic Warfare Amplifiers
A new manufacturing process developed by U.S. startup Elve has reduced the production time of traveling-wave tubes (TWTs) from more than a year... read more »
3D Printing Boosts U.S. Army Vehicle Maintenance and Combat Capability
The U.S. Army is implementing 3D printing technology to address vehicle maintenance challenges through its Battle Damage Repair and Fabrication (BDRF) process. This... read more »
3D Printed PHA Battlefield Wound Dressings Enter Development
A new European research project called ANIPH aims to develop biodegradable wound dressings and packaging for humanitarian crisis zones. The four-year initiative will... read more »
Air Force Adding 3D-Printed Drag Reducers to Globemaster Fleet
The US Air Force is completing its evaluation of 3D-printed microvanes designed to reduce drag on C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. These small... read more »
Coast Guard Helicopter Fleet Saved by NAVAIR Emergency Repairs
The U.S. Coast Guard and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) recently collaborated to solve a critical parts shortage for the Coast Guard's MH-60T... read more »
Babcock Advances Additive Manufacturing with Project Tampa Delivery
Babcock International has achieved a significant milestone in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). On November 26, 2024,... read more »
Firestorm Labs Accelerates Drone Production with 3D Printing and Global Network
Firestorm Labs, a San Diego-based startup, has introduced a novel approach to manufacturing small drones, drastically reducing production times while leveraging a global... read more »
US Navy Pushes for 3D Printing to Strengthen Submarine Fleet and Industrial Base
The U.S. Navy is turning to additive manufacturing as a critical solution to address challenges in maintaining and expanding its submarine fleet. With... read more »
Boston Micro Fabrication Opens UltraThineer Lab to Advance 3D-Printed Cosmetic Veneers
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in ultra-high-precision 3D printing, has officially launched the UltraThineer Lab at its U.S. headquarters. This new facility... read more »
U.S. Air Force Airman Develops 3D Printed Solution for Ammunition Jamming Issues
Senior Airman Devon Word from the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Munitions Squadron has developed a 3D-printed insert to address a longstanding issue with... read more »
USMC and NAVAIR Approve First 3D-Printed Part as Suitable Substitute ECP
The United States Marine Corps, in collaboration with the Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR), has made a significant advancement by introducing the first... read more »
Orbital Composites Secures AFWERX Contract for Starfighter X Drone Fleet Development
Orbital Composites has been awarded an AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract to advance and scale the production of its Starfighter X modular... read more »
SPEE3D to Unveil New Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit at Australian Land Forces Expo
Cold spray additive manufacturing company SPEE3D will debut its new Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit (EMU) at this week’s Land Forces expo, held from Wednesday... read more »
Hyliion Develops Megawatt Generator for Navy and Partners with Flexnode
Hyliion has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) government contract by the United States Navy. This contract marks the beginning of... read more »
6K Additive Selected for National Defense and Sustainability Initiative
6K Additive has been chosen by the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) and the University of Arizona to participate in the Environmental Additive... read more »
